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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.21, 10,836.69 and 2,294.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.21, 10,836.69 and 2,294.24 is: 3,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.21 : 10,836.69 = 2,294.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.21/10,836.69 = 2,294.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.21x = 10,836.69 × 2,294.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.21x = 24,861,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861,913.48/7,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.47

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