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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.80, 10,856.70 and 2,619.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.80, 10,856.70 and 2,619.72 is: 3,929.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.80 : 10,856.70 = 2,619.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.80/10,856.70 = 2,619.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.80x = 10,856.70 × 2,619.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.80x = 28,441,514.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,441,514.12/7,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.58

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