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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.63, 10,854.90 and 3,287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.63, 10,854.90 and 3,287.73 is: 4,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.63 : 10,854.90 = 3,287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.63/10,854.90 = 3,287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.63x = 10,854.90 × 3,287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.63x = 35,687,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,687,980.38/7,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,933.62

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