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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,238.66, 10,847.34 and 3,231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,238.66, 10,847.34 and 3,231.18 is: 4,842.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,238.66 : 10,847.34 = 3,231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,238.66/10,847.34 = 3,231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,238.66x = 10,847.34 × 3,231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,238.66x = 35,049,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049,708.06/7,238.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842.02

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