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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.38, 10,753.79 and 2,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.38, 10,753.79 and 2,237.91 is: 3,357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.38 : 10,753.79 = 2,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.38/10,753.79 = 2,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.38x = 10,753.79 × 2,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.38x = 24,066,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,066,014.18/7,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.25

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