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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.87, 10,735.46 and 2,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.87, 10,735.46 and 2,225.25 is: 3,338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.87 : 10,735.46 = 2,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.87/10,735.46 = 2,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.87x = 10,735.46 × 2,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.87x = 23,889,082.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889,082.37/7,155.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.39

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