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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.48, 10,833.72 and 2,545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.48, 10,833.72 and 2,545.96 is: 3,818.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.48 : 10,833.72 = 2,545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.48/10,833.72 = 2,545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.48x = 10,833.72 × 2,545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.48x = 27,582,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,582,217.77/7,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.94

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