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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.26, 10,837.89 and 2,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.26, 10,837.89 and 2,031.14 is: 3,046.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.26 : 10,837.89 = 2,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.26/10,837.89 = 2,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.26x = 10,837.89 × 2,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.26x = 22,013,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,013,217.71/7,225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.70

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