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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.61, 10,826.62 and 2,838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.61, 10,826.62 and 2,838.35 is: 4,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.61 : 10,826.62 = 2,838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.61/10,826.62 = 2,838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.61x = 10,826.62 × 2,838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.61x = 30,729,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,729,736.88/7,222.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,254.66

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