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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.87, 10,842.18 and 2,034.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.87, 10,842.18 and 2,034.15 is: 3,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.87 : 10,842.18 = 2,034.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.87/10,842.18 = 2,034.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.87x = 10,842.18 × 2,034.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.87x = 22,054,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,054,620.45/7,227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.33

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