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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.23, 10,831.35 and 2,541.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.23, 10,831.35 and 2,541.96 is: 3,810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.23 : 10,831.35 = 2,541.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.23/10,831.35 = 2,541.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.23x = 10,831.35 × 2,541.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.23x = 27,532,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,858.45/7,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.65

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