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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.68, 10,837.06 and 2,292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.68, 10,837.06 and 2,292.68 is: 3,439.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.68 : 10,837.06 = 2,292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.68/10,837.06 = 2,292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.68x = 10,837.06 × 2,292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.68x = 24,845,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,910.72/7,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.51

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