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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.84, 10,852.11 and 2,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.84, 10,852.11 and 2,304.72 is: 3,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.84 : 10,852.11 = 2,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.84/10,852.11 = 2,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.84x = 10,852.11 × 2,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.84x = 25,011,074.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,011,074.96/7,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.51

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