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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.04, 10,836.72 and 2,029.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.04, 10,836.72 and 2,029.96 is: 3,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.04 : 10,836.72 = 2,029.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.04/10,836.72 = 2,029.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.04x = 10,836.72 × 2,029.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.04x = 21,998,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,998,108.13/7,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.13

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