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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.58, 10,841.23 and 6,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.58, 10,841.23 and 6,164.38 is: 9,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.58 : 10,841.23 = 6,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.58/10,841.23 = 6,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.58x = 10,841.23 × 6,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.58x = 66,829,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,829,461.39/7,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,238.78

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