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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.19, 10,753.38 and 2,236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.19, 10,753.38 and 2,236.77 is: 3,355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.19 : 10,753.38 = 2,236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.19/10,753.38 = 2,236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.19x = 10,753.38 × 2,236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.19x = 24,052,837.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,052,837.78/7,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.50

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