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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.93, 10,753.43 and 2,238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.93, 10,753.43 and 2,238.15 is: 3,357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.93 : 10,753.43 = 2,238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.93/10,753.43 = 2,238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.93x = 10,753.43 × 2,238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.93x = 24,067,778.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,067,778.16/7,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.24

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