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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.16, 10,848.60 and 2,853.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.16, 10,848.60 and 2,853.36 is: 4,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.16 : 10,848.60 = 2,853.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.16/10,848.60 = 2,853.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.16x = 10,848.60 × 2,853.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.16x = 30,954,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,954,961.30/7,238.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.63

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