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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.84, 10,837.68 and 2,841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.84, 10,837.68 and 2,841.12 is: 4,261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.84 : 10,837.68 = 2,841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.84/10,837.68 = 2,841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.84x = 10,837.68 × 2,841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.84x = 30,791,149.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,791,149.40/7,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.85

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