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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.33, 10,834 and 2,293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.33, 10,834 and 2,293.47 is: 3,439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.33 : 10,834 = 2,293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.33/10,834 = 2,293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.33x = 10,834 × 2,293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.33x = 24,847,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847,453.98/7,223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.89

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