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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.12, 10,857.40 and 2,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.12, 10,857.40 and 2,044.88 is: 3,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.12 : 10,857.40 = 2,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.12/10,857.40 = 2,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.12x = 10,857.40 × 2,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.12x = 22,202,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202,080.11/7,239.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.96

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