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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.97, 10,844.99 and 2,548.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.97, 10,844.99 and 2,548.79 is: 3,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.97 : 10,844.99 = 2,548.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.97/10,844.99 = 2,548.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.97x = 10,844.99 × 2,548.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.97x = 27,641,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,602.06/7,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.73

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