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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.30, 10,849.95 and 2,615.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.30, 10,849.95 and 2,615.22 is: 3,922.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.30 : 10,849.95 = 2,615.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.30/10,849.95 = 2,615.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.30x = 10,849.95 × 2,615.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.30x = 28,375,006.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375,006.24/7,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.83

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