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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.99, 10,847.83 and 2,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.99, 10,847.83 and 2,301.64 is: 3,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.99 : 10,847.83 = 2,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.99/10,847.83 = 2,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.99x = 10,847.83 × 2,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.99x = 24,967,799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967,799.44/7,231.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.41

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