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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.68, 10,841.99 and 2,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.68, 10,841.99 and 2,229.44 is: 3,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.68 : 10,841.99 = 2,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.68/10,841.99 = 2,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.68x = 10,841.99 × 2,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.68x = 24,171,566.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171,566.19/7,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.30

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