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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,205.23, 10,808.75 and 2,274.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,205.23, 10,808.75 and 2,274.15 is: 3,411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,205.23 : 10,808.75 = 2,274.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,205.23/10,808.75 = 2,274.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,205.23x = 10,808.75 × 2,274.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,205.23x = 24,580,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,580,718.81/7,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.51

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