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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.28, 10,836.70 and 2,548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.28, 10,836.70 and 2,548.76 is: 3,822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.28 : 10,836.70 = 2,548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.28/10,836.70 = 2,548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.28x = 10,836.70 × 2,548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.28x = 27,620,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620,147.49/7,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.71

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