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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.66, 10,851.29 and 2,302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.66, 10,851.29 and 2,302.16 is: 3,453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.66 : 10,851.29 = 2,302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.66/10,851.29 = 2,302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.66x = 10,851.29 × 2,302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.66x = 24,981,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,981,357.29/7,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.49

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