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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.09, 10,849.24 and 2,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.09, 10,849.24 and 2,789.92 is: 4,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.09 : 10,849.24 = 2,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.09/10,849.24 = 2,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.09x = 10,849.24 × 2,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.09x = 30,268,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,268,511.66/7,233.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,184.73

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