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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.29, 10,847.09 and 2,552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.29, 10,847.09 and 2,552.30 is: 3,827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.29 : 10,847.09 = 2,552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.29/10,847.09 = 2,552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.29x = 10,847.09 × 2,552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.29x = 27,684,973.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,684,973.57/7,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.44

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