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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.21, 10,834.73 and 2,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.21, 10,834.73 and 2,292.66 is: 3,438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.21 : 10,834.73 = 2,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.21/10,834.73 = 2,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.21x = 10,834.73 × 2,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.21x = 24,840,398.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,840,398.44/7,224.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.49

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