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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.30, 10,838.34 and 2,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.30, 10,838.34 and 2,295.32 is: 3,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.30 : 10,838.34 = 2,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.30/10,838.34 = 2,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.30x = 10,838.34 × 2,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.30x = 24,877,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877,485.66/7,225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.11

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