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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.52, 10,835.26 and 2,721.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.52, 10,835.26 and 2,721.41 is: 4,082.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.52 : 10,835.26 = 2,721.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.52/10,835.26 = 2,721.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.52x = 10,835.26 × 2,721.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.52x = 29,487,184.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,487,184.92/7,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.11

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