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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.63, 10,840.19 and 2,546.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.63, 10,840.19 and 2,546.55 is: 3,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.63 : 10,840.19 = 2,546.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.63/10,840.19 = 2,546.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.63x = 10,840.19 × 2,546.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.63x = 27,605,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,073.11/7,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.38

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