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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.30, 10,834.17 and 2,604.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.30, 10,834.17 and 2,604.22 is: 3,906.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.30 : 10,834.17 = 2,604.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.30/10,834.17 = 2,604.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.30x = 10,834.17 × 2,604.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.30x = 28,214,562.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214,562.20/7,222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.59

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