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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.39, 10,832.13 and 2,836.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.39, 10,832.13 and 2,836.71 is: 4,253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.39 : 10,832.13 = 2,836.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.39/10,832.13 = 2,836.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.39x = 10,832.13 × 2,836.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.39x = 30,727,611.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,727,611.49/7,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.32

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