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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.50, 10,840.11 and 2,606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.50, 10,840.11 and 2,606.50 is: 3,911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.50 : 10,840.11 = 2,606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.50/10,840.11 = 2,606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.50x = 10,840.11 × 2,606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.50x = 28,254,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,254,746.72/7,223.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,911.50

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