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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.68, 10,839.71 and 2,845.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.68, 10,839.71 and 2,845.19 is: 4,268.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.68 : 10,839.71 = 2,845.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.68/10,839.71 = 2,845.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.68x = 10,839.71 × 2,845.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.68x = 30,840,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,840,987.41/7,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.84

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