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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.07, 10,837.70 and 2,293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.07, 10,837.70 and 2,293.11 is: 3,440.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.07 : 10,837.70 = 2,293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.07/10,837.70 = 2,293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.07x = 10,837.70 × 2,293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.07x = 24,852,035.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852,035.38/7,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.65

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