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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.89, 10,850.38 and 2,307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.89, 10,850.38 and 2,307.07 is: 3,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.89 : 10,850.38 = 2,307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.89/10,850.38 = 2,307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.89x = 10,850.38 × 2,307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.89x = 25,032,586.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032,586.19/7,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.46

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