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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,240.12, 10,861.84 and 2,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,240.12, 10,861.84 and 2,623.12 is: 3,935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,240.12 : 10,861.84 = 2,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,240.12/10,861.84 = 2,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,240.12x = 10,861.84 × 2,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,240.12x = 28,491,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491,909.74/7,240.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.28

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