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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.41, 10,850.98 and 2,552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.41, 10,850.98 and 2,552.45 is: 3,828.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.41 : 10,850.98 = 2,552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.41/10,850.98 = 2,552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.41x = 10,850.98 × 2,552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.41x = 27,696,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696,570.24/7,233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.98

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