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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.23, 10,834.30 and 2,606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.23, 10,834.30 and 2,606.23 is: 3,909.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.23 : 10,834.30 = 2,606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.23/10,834.30 = 2,606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.23x = 10,834.30 × 2,606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.23x = 28,236,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,236,653.86/7,223.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.15

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