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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.17, 10,832.13 and 2,839.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.17, 10,832.13 and 2,839.23 is: 4,257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.17 : 10,832.13 = 2,839.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.17/10,832.13 = 2,839.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.17x = 10,832.13 × 2,839.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.17x = 30,754,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,754,908.46/7,224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.23

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