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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.41, 10,834.01 and 2,292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.41, 10,834.01 and 2,292.41 is: 3,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.41 : 10,834.01 = 2,292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.41/10,834.01 = 2,292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.41x = 10,834.01 × 2,292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.41x = 24,835,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,835,992.86/7,223.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.26

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