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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.14, 10,835.82 and 2,837.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.14, 10,835.82 and 2,837.16 is: 4,256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.14 : 10,835.82 = 2,837.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.14/10,835.82 = 2,837.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.14x = 10,835.82 × 2,837.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.14x = 30,742,955.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,742,955.07/7,222.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.77

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