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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.17, 10,834.09 and 2,544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.17, 10,834.09 and 2,544.62 is: 3,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.17 : 10,834.09 = 2,544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.17/10,834.09 = 2,544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.17x = 10,834.09 × 2,544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.17x = 27,568,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,568,662.82/7,227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.59

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