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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.20, 10,857.68 and 2,859.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.20, 10,857.68 and 2,859.68 is: 4,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.20 : 10,857.68 = 2,859.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.20/10,857.68 = 2,859.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.20x = 10,857.68 × 2,859.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.20x = 31,049,490.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049,490.34/7,239.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.08

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