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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.66, 10,847.07 and 2,299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.66, 10,847.07 and 2,299.38 is: 3,449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.66 : 10,847.07 = 2,299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.66/10,847.07 = 2,299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.66x = 10,847.07 × 2,299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.66x = 24,941,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,941,535.82/7,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.41

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