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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,156.22, 10,735.70 and 2,225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,156.22, 10,735.70 and 2,225.91 is: 3,339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,156.22 : 10,735.70 = 2,225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,156.22/10,735.70 = 2,225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,156.22x = 10,735.70 × 2,225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,156.22x = 23,896,701.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,896,701.99/7,156.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.29

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