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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.93, 10,850.87 and 2,039.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.93, 10,850.87 and 2,039.81 is: 3,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.93 : 10,850.87 = 2,039.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.93/10,850.87 = 2,039.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.93x = 10,850.87 × 2,039.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.93x = 22,133,648.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,133,648.68/7,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.70

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