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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,233.96, 10,853.40 and 3,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,233.96, 10,853.40 and 3,073.80 is: 4,611.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,233.96 : 10,853.40 = 3,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,233.96/10,853.40 = 3,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,233.96x = 10,853.40 × 3,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,233.96x = 33,361,180.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,361,180.92/7,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.75

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