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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.39, 10,840.68 and 2,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.39, 10,840.68 and 2,295.72 is: 3,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.39 : 10,840.68 = 2,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.39/10,840.68 = 2,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.39x = 10,840.68 × 2,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.39x = 24,887,165.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887,165.89/7,227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.45

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