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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,157.66, 10,737.69 and 2,226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,157.66, 10,737.69 and 2,226.32 is: 3,339.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,157.66 : 10,737.69 = 2,226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,157.66/10,737.69 = 2,226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,157.66x = 10,737.69 × 2,226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,157.66x = 23,905,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905,480.31/7,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.84

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