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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.47, 10,839.74 and 2,545.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.47, 10,839.74 and 2,545.29 is: 3,818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.47 : 10,839.74 = 2,545.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.47/10,839.74 = 2,545.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.47x = 10,839.74 × 2,545.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.47x = 27,590,269.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,590,269.10/7,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.47

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