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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.63, 10,850.46 and 1,761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.63, 10,850.46 and 1,761.63 is: 2,642.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.63 : 10,850.46 = 1,761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.63/10,850.46 = 1,761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.63x = 10,850.46 × 1,761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.63x = 19,114,495.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114,495.85/7,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.45

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