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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.70, 10,843.12 and 2,547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.70, 10,843.12 and 2,547.84 is: 3,821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.70 : 10,843.12 = 2,547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.70/10,843.12 = 2,547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.70x = 10,843.12 × 2,547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.70x = 27,626,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,626,492.00/7,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.78

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