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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.16, 10,835.26 and 2,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.16, 10,835.26 and 2,844.68 is: 4,266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.16 : 10,835.26 = 2,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.16/10,835.26 = 2,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.16x = 10,835.26 × 2,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.16x = 30,822,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822,847.42/7,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.63

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