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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.21, 10,761.33 and 2,243.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.21, 10,761.33 and 2,243.22 is: 3,365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.21 : 10,761.33 = 2,243.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.21/10,761.33 = 2,243.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.21x = 10,761.33 × 2,243.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.21x = 24,140,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,140,022.70/7,173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.30

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