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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,195.37, 10,789.23 and 2,263.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,195.37, 10,789.23 and 2,263.68 is: 3,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,195.37 : 10,789.23 = 2,263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,195.37/10,789.23 = 2,263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,195.37x = 10,789.23 × 2,263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,195.37x = 24,423,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,423,372.66/7,195.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.32

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