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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.21, 10,838.19 and 2,295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.21, 10,838.19 and 2,295.24 is: 3,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.21 : 10,838.19 = 2,295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.21/10,838.19 = 2,295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.21x = 10,838.19 × 2,295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.21x = 24,876,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,247.22/7,225.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.98

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