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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.13, 10,837.69 and 1,753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.13, 10,837.69 and 1,753.13 is: 2,629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.13 : 10,837.69 = 1,753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.13/10,837.69 = 1,753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.13x = 10,837.69 × 1,753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.13x = 18,999,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999,820.90/7,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.69

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