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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.97, 10,753.07 and 2,238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.97, 10,753.07 and 2,238.04 is: 3,356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.97 : 10,753.07 = 2,238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.97/10,753.07 = 2,238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.97x = 10,753.07 × 2,238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.97x = 24,065,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065,800.78/7,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.94

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