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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.26, 10,842.70 and 2,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.26, 10,842.70 and 2,033.12 is: 3,050.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.26 : 10,842.70 = 2,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.26/10,842.70 = 2,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.26x = 10,842.70 × 2,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.26x = 22,044,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044,510.22/7,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.19

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