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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.33, 10,847.77 and 2,299.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.33, 10,847.77 and 2,299.81 is: 3,449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.33 : 10,847.77 = 2,299.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.33/10,847.77 = 2,299.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.33x = 10,847.77 × 2,299.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.33x = 24,947,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947,810.33/7,231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.96

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