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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,232.79, 10,850.34 and 2,233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,232.79, 10,850.34 and 2,233.99 is: 3,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,232.79 : 10,850.34 = 2,233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,232.79/10,850.34 = 2,233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,232.79x = 10,850.34 × 2,233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,232.79x = 24,239,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239,551.06/7,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.34

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