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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,163.92, 10,747 and 2,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,163.92, 10,747 and 2,232.52 is: 3,349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,163.92 : 10,747 = 2,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,163.92/10,747 = 2,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,163.92x = 10,747 × 2,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,163.92x = 23,992,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,992,892.44/7,163.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.13

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