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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,236.99, 10,854.26 and 2,041.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,236.99, 10,854.26 and 2,041.65 is: 3,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,236.99 : 10,854.26 = 2,041.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,236.99/10,854.26 = 2,041.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,236.99x = 10,854.26 × 2,041.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,236.99x = 22,160,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,160,589.72/7,236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.13

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