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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.15, 10,854.61 and 2,794.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.15, 10,854.61 and 2,794.18 is: 4,190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.15 : 10,854.61 = 2,794.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.15/10,854.61 = 2,794.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.15x = 10,854.61 × 2,794.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.15x = 30,329,720.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329,720.40/7,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.84

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