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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.08, 10,836.36 and 2,293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.08, 10,836.36 and 2,293.62 is: 3,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.08 : 10,836.36 = 2,293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.08/10,836.36 = 2,293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.08x = 10,836.36 × 2,293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.08x = 24,854,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854,492.02/7,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.03

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