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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,185.38, 10,773.61 and 3,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,185.38, 10,773.61 and 3,023.24 is: 4,532.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,185.38 : 10,773.61 = 3,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,185.38/10,773.61 = 3,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,185.38x = 10,773.61 × 3,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,185.38x = 32,571,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571,147.27/7,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,532.98

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