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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.42, 10,853.92 and 2,303.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.42, 10,853.92 and 2,303.33 is: 3,455.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.42 : 10,853.92 = 2,303.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.42/10,853.92 = 2,303.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.42x = 10,853.92 × 2,303.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.42x = 25,000,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,000,099.53/7,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.24

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