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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.06, 10,733.67 and 2,228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.06, 10,733.67 and 2,228.22 is: 3,341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.06 : 10,733.67 = 2,228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.06/10,733.67 = 2,228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.06x = 10,733.67 × 2,228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.06x = 23,916,978.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916,978.17/7,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.27

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