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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.17, 10,837.76 and 2,031.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.17, 10,837.76 and 2,031.05 is: 3,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.17 : 10,837.76 = 2,031.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.17/10,837.76 = 2,031.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.17x = 10,837.76 × 2,031.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.17x = 22,011,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,994.14/7,225.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.57

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