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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,166.22, 10,751.49 and 2,236.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,166.22, 10,751.49 and 2,236.38 is: 3,355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,166.22 : 10,751.49 = 2,236.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,166.22/10,751.49 = 2,236.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,166.22x = 10,751.49 × 2,236.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,166.22x = 24,044,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,044,417.21/7,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.24

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