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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.52, 10,842.74 and 2,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.52, 10,842.74 and 2,547.44 is: 3,821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.52 : 10,842.74 = 2,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.52/10,842.74 = 2,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.52x = 10,842.74 × 2,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.52x = 27,621,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621,229.59/7,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.15

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