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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.53, 10,839.17 and 2,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.53, 10,839.17 and 2,293.44 is: 3,440.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.53 : 10,839.17 = 2,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.53/10,839.17 = 2,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.53x = 10,839.17 × 2,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.53x = 24,858,986.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,986.04/7,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.44

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