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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.55, 10,838.37 and 2,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.55, 10,838.37 and 2,295.21 is: 3,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.55 : 10,838.37 = 2,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.55/10,838.37 = 2,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.55x = 10,838.37 × 2,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.55x = 24,876,335.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,335.21/7,225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.83

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