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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.41, 10,845.55 and 2,300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.41, 10,845.55 and 2,300.73 is: 3,450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.41 : 10,845.55 = 2,300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.41/10,845.55 = 2,300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.41x = 10,845.55 × 2,300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.41x = 24,952,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,682.25/7,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.12

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