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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.30, 10,834.97 and 1,958.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.30, 10,834.97 and 1,958.34 is: 2,937.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.30 : 10,834.97 = 1,958.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.30/10,834.97 = 1,958.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.30x = 10,834.97 × 1,958.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.30x = 21,218,545.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,218,545.36/7,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.52

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