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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,170.23, 10,755.66 and 2,239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,170.23, 10,755.66 and 2,239.97 is: 3,360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,170.23 : 10,755.66 = 2,239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,170.23/10,755.66 = 2,239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,170.23x = 10,755.66 × 2,239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,170.23x = 24,092,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092,301.95/7,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.05

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