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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.96, 10,732.30 and 2,223.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.96, 10,732.30 and 2,223.41 is: 3,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.96 : 10,732.30 = 2,223.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.96/10,732.30 = 2,223.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.96x = 10,732.30 × 2,223.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.96x = 23,862,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862,303.14/7,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.54

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