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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.36, 10,832.44 and 2,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.36, 10,832.44 and 2,291.40 is: 3,437.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.36 : 10,832.44 = 2,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.36/10,832.44 = 2,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.36x = 10,832.44 × 2,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.36x = 24,821,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821,453.02/7,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.23

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