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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.53, 10,851.10 and 2,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.53, 10,851.10 and 2,301.44 is: 3,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.53 : 10,851.10 = 2,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.53/10,851.10 = 2,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.53x = 10,851.10 × 2,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.53x = 24,973,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,973,095.57/7,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.41

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