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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.58, 10,836.46 and 2,544.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.58, 10,836.46 and 2,544.81 is: 3,817.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.58 : 10,836.46 = 2,544.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.58/10,836.46 = 2,544.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.58x = 10,836.46 × 2,544.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.58x = 27,576,731.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,576,731.77/7,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.07

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