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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.43, 10,850.94 and 2,301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.43, 10,850.94 and 2,301.91 is: 3,453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.43 : 10,850.94 = 2,301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.43/10,850.94 = 2,301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.43x = 10,850.94 × 2,301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.43x = 24,977,907.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,977,907.10/7,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.12

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