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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.83, 10,848.33 and 2,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.83, 10,848.33 and 2,791.24 is: 4,184.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.83 : 10,848.33 = 2,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.83/10,848.33 = 2,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.83x = 10,848.33 × 2,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.83x = 30,280,265.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280,265.51/7,236.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.19

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