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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.25, 10,837.88 and 2,031.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.25, 10,837.88 and 2,031.13 is: 3,046.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.25 : 10,837.88 = 2,031.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.25/10,837.88 = 2,031.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.25x = 10,837.88 × 2,031.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.25x = 22,013,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013,078.86/7,225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.69

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