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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.73, 10,753.40 and 2,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.73, 10,753.40 and 2,238.46 is: 3,357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.73 : 10,753.40 = 2,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.73/10,753.40 = 2,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.73x = 10,753.40 × 2,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.73x = 24,071,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,071,034.48/7,168.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.78

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