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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.67, 10,735.26 and 2,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.67, 10,735.26 and 2,225.20 is: 3,338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.67 : 10,735.26 = 2,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.67/10,735.26 = 2,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.67x = 10,735.26 × 2,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.67x = 23,888,100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,100.55/7,155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.35

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