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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.23, 10,833.17 and 2,843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.23, 10,833.17 and 2,843.13 is: 4,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.23 : 10,833.17 = 2,843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.23/10,833.17 = 2,843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.23x = 10,833.17 × 2,843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.23x = 30,800,096.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800,096.41/7,225.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.85

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