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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.04, 10,735.92 and 2,226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.04, 10,735.92 and 2,226.96 is: 3,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.04 : 10,735.92 = 2,226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.04/10,735.92 = 2,226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.04x = 10,735.92 × 2,226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.04x = 23,908,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,908,464.40/7,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.55

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