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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.55, 10,843.04 and 2,297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.55, 10,843.04 and 2,297.19 is: 3,446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.55 : 10,843.04 = 2,297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.55/10,843.04 = 2,297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.55x = 10,843.04 × 2,297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.55x = 24,908,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908,569.46/7,227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.34

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