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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,239.40, 10,856.36 and 3,081.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,239.40, 10,856.36 and 3,081.38 is: 4,620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,239.40 : 10,856.36 = 3,081.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,239.40/10,856.36 = 3,081.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,239.40x = 10,856.36 × 3,081.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,239.40x = 33,452,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452,524.00/7,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,620.90

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