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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.50, 10,851.57 and 2,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.50, 10,851.57 and 2,302.63 is: 3,454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.50 : 10,851.57 = 2,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.50/10,851.57 = 2,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.50x = 10,851.57 × 2,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.50x = 24,987,123.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,987,123.50/7,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.36

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