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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.55, 10,848.62 and 2,302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.55, 10,848.62 and 2,302.49 is: 3,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.55 : 10,848.62 = 2,302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.55/10,848.62 = 2,302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.55x = 10,848.62 × 2,302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.55x = 24,978,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978,839.06/7,232.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.67

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