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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.37, 10,844.18 and 2,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.37, 10,844.18 and 2,550.71 is: 3,827.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.37 : 10,844.18 = 2,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.37/10,844.18 = 2,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.37x = 10,844.18 × 2,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.37x = 27,660,358.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660,358.37/7,227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.17

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