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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.09, 10,848.68 and 2,039.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.09, 10,848.68 and 2,039.37 is: 3,058.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.09 : 10,848.68 = 2,039.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.09/10,848.68 = 2,039.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.09x = 10,848.68 × 2,039.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.09x = 22,124,462.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124,462.33/7,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.78

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