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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.41, 10,833.56 and 2,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.41, 10,833.56 and 2,292.73 is: 3,438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.41 : 10,833.56 = 2,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.41/10,833.56 = 2,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.41x = 10,833.56 × 2,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.41x = 24,838,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,838,362.39/7,224.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.12

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