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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,283.57, 10,923.37 and 2,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,283.57, 10,923.37 and 2,017.32 is: 3,025.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,283.57 : 10,923.37 = 2,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,283.57/10,923.37 = 2,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,283.57x = 10,923.37 × 2,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,283.57x = 22,035,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035,932.77/7,283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.43

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