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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.58, 10,849.18 and 2,301.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.58, 10,849.18 and 2,301.72 is: 3,452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.58 : 10,849.18 = 2,301.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.58/10,849.18 = 2,301.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.58x = 10,849.18 × 2,301.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.58x = 24,971,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971,774.59/7,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.68

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