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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.15, 10,837.50 and 2,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.15, 10,837.50 and 2,546.88 is: 3,820.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.15 : 10,837.50 = 2,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.15/10,837.50 = 2,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.15x = 10,837.50 × 2,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.15x = 27,601,812
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601,812/7,224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.77

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