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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.76, 10,849.14 and 2,303.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.76, 10,849.14 and 2,303.91 is: 3,455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.76 : 10,849.14 = 2,303.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.76/10,849.14 = 2,303.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.76x = 10,849.14 × 2,303.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.76x = 24,995,442.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,995,442.14/7,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.87

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