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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.68, 10,841.21 and 2,846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.68, 10,841.21 and 2,846.19 is: 4,270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.68 : 10,841.21 = 2,846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.68/10,841.21 = 2,846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.68x = 10,841.21 × 2,846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.68x = 30,856,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856,143.49/7,225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.34

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