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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.25, 10,558.08 and 2,822.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.25, 10,558.08 and 2,822.38 is: 4,232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.25 : 10,558.08 = 2,822.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.25/10,558.08 = 2,822.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.25x = 10,558.08 × 2,822.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.25x = 29,798,947.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,947.28/7,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.06

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