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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.77, 10,832.94 and 2,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.77, 10,832.94 and 2,546.25 is: 3,818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.77 : 10,832.94 = 2,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.77/10,832.94 = 2,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.77x = 10,832.94 × 2,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.77x = 27,583,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,583,373.48/7,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.95

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