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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.28, 10,837.62 and 2,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.28, 10,837.62 and 2,292.52 is: 3,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.28 : 10,837.62 = 2,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.28/10,837.62 = 2,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.28x = 10,837.62 × 2,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.28x = 24,845,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845,460.60/7,224.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.16

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