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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.33, 10,761.21 and 2,242.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.33, 10,761.21 and 2,242.00 is: 3,363.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.33 : 10,761.21 = 2,242.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.33/10,761.21 = 2,242.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.33x = 10,761.21 × 2,242.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.33x = 24,126,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,126,567.80/7,173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.37

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