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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.06, 10,838.51 and 2,295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.06, 10,838.51 and 2,295.74 is: 3,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.06 : 10,838.51 = 2,295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.06/10,838.51 = 2,295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.06x = 10,838.51 × 2,295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.06x = 24,882,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882,346.75/7,226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.42

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