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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,156.59, 10,736.55 and 2,225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,156.59, 10,736.55 and 2,225.97 is: 3,339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,156.59 : 10,736.55 = 2,225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,156.59/10,736.55 = 2,225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,156.59x = 10,736.55 × 2,225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,156.59x = 23,899,238.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,899,238.20/7,156.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.47

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