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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.55, 10,837.21 and 2,294.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.55, 10,837.21 and 2,294.58 is: 3,441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.55 : 10,837.21 = 2,294.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.55/10,837.21 = 2,294.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.55x = 10,837.21 × 2,294.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.55x = 24,866,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,866,823.17/7,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.99

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