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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.89, 10,852.79 and 2,854.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.89, 10,852.79 and 2,854.17 is: 4,279.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.89 : 10,852.79 = 2,854.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.89/10,852.79 = 2,854.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.89x = 10,852.79 × 2,854.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.89x = 30,975,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,975,693.36/7,237.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.66

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