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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.33, 10,832.50 and 2,292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.33, 10,832.50 and 2,292.47 is: 3,438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.33 : 10,832.50 = 2,292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.33/10,832.50 = 2,292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.33x = 10,832.50 × 2,292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.33x = 24,833,181.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,833,181.28/7,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.39

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