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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.58, 10,850.37 and 2,303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.58, 10,850.37 and 2,303.23 is: 3,454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.58 : 10,850.37 = 2,303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.58/10,850.37 = 2,303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.58x = 10,850.37 × 2,303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.58x = 24,990,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,990,897.70/7,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.85

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