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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.14, 10,735.37 and 2,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.14, 10,735.37 and 2,225.24 is: 3,337.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.14 : 10,735.37 = 2,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.14/10,735.37 = 2,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.14x = 10,735.37 × 2,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.14x = 23,888,758.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888,758.54/7,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.29

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