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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.21, 10,807.53 and 2,273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.21, 10,807.53 and 2,273.74 is: 3,410.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.21 : 10,807.53 = 2,273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.21/10,807.53 = 2,273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.21x = 10,807.53 × 2,273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.21x = 24,573,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,573,477.72/7,204.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.99

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