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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.08, 10,838.54 and 2,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.08, 10,838.54 and 2,292.96 is: 3,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.08 : 10,838.54 = 2,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.08/10,838.54 = 2,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.08x = 10,838.54 × 2,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.08x = 24,852,327.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852,327.21/7,225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.73

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