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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.85, 10,837.59 and 2,029.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.85, 10,837.59 and 2,029.72 is: 3,045.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.85 : 10,837.59 = 2,029.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.85/10,837.59 = 2,029.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.85x = 10,837.59 × 2,029.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.85x = 21,997,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,997,273.17/7,223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.09

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