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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.07, 10,837.55 and 2,295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.07, 10,837.55 and 2,295.09 is: 3,442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.07 : 10,837.55 = 2,295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.07/10,837.55 = 2,295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.07x = 10,837.55 × 2,295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.07x = 24,873,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,873,141.15/7,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.62

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