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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.36, 10,759.92 and 2,242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.36, 10,759.92 and 2,242.95 is: 3,364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.36 : 10,759.92 = 2,242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.36/10,759.92 = 2,242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.36x = 10,759.92 × 2,242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.36x = 24,133,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,133,962.56/7,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.39

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