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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.28, 10,836.12 and 2,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.28, 10,836.12 and 2,291.52 is: 3,437.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.28 : 10,836.12 = 2,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.28/10,836.12 = 2,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.28x = 10,836.12 × 2,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.28x = 24,831,185.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,831,185.70/7,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.66

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