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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.81, 10,833.74 and 2,843.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.81, 10,833.74 and 2,843.77 is: 4,263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.81 : 10,833.74 = 2,843.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.81/10,833.74 = 2,843.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.81x = 10,833.74 × 2,843.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.81x = 30,808,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,808,688.33/7,225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.70

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