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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.88, 10,839.36 and 2,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.88, 10,839.36 and 2,033.12 is: 3,049.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.88 : 10,839.36 = 2,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.88/10,839.36 = 2,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.88x = 10,839.36 × 2,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.88x = 22,037,719.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,037,719.60/7,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.41

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