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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.79, 10,843.83 and 2,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.79, 10,843.83 and 2,549.04 is: 3,824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.79 : 10,843.83 = 2,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.79/10,843.83 = 2,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.79x = 10,843.83 × 2,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.79x = 27,641,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,356.42/7,226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.85

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