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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.48, 10,841.22 and 2,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.48, 10,841.22 and 2,610.48 is: 3,915.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.48 : 10,841.22 = 2,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.48/10,841.22 = 2,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.48x = 10,841.22 × 2,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.48x = 28,300,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,787.99/7,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,915.72

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