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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.05, 10,834.43 and 2,292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.05, 10,834.43 and 2,292.58 is: 3,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.05 : 10,834.43 = 2,292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.05/10,834.43 = 2,292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.05x = 10,834.43 × 2,292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.05x = 24,838,799.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,838,799.61/7,223.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.82

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