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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.41, 10,839.56 and 2,296.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.41, 10,839.56 and 2,296.73 is: 3,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.41 : 10,839.56 = 2,296.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.41/10,839.56 = 2,296.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.41x = 10,839.56 × 2,296.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.41x = 24,895,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895,476.96/7,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.12

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