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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,173.96, 10,759.48 and 2,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,173.96, 10,759.48 and 2,242.44 is: 3,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,173.96 : 10,759.48 = 2,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,173.96/10,759.48 = 2,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,173.96x = 10,759.48 × 2,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,173.96x = 24,127,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,127,488.33/7,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.20

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