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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.59, 10,837.13 and 2,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.59, 10,837.13 and 2,294.12 is: 3,441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.59 : 10,837.13 = 2,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.59/10,837.13 = 2,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.59x = 10,837.13 × 2,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.59x = 24,861,692.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,861,692.30/7,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.26

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