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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,158.27, 10,739.24 and 2,227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,158.27, 10,739.24 and 2,227.95 is: 3,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,158.27 : 10,739.24 = 2,227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,158.27/10,739.24 = 2,227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,158.27x = 10,739.24 × 2,227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,158.27x = 23,926,486.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,926,486.97/7,158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.49

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