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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.37, 10,841.18 and 2,548.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.37, 10,841.18 and 2,548.71 is: 3,824.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.37 : 10,841.18 = 2,548.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.37/10,841.18 = 2,548.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.37x = 10,841.18 × 2,548.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.37x = 27,631,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,631,011.13/7,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.17

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