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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.40, 10,851.77 and 2,303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.40, 10,851.77 and 2,303.03 is: 3,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.40 : 10,851.77 = 2,303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.40/10,851.77 = 2,303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.40x = 10,851.77 × 2,303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.40x = 24,991,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,991,984.75/7,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.08

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