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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.27, 10,843.90 and 2,035.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.27, 10,843.90 and 2,035.15 is: 3,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.27 : 10,843.90 = 2,035.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.27/10,843.90 = 2,035.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.27x = 10,843.90 × 2,035.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.27x = 22,068,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,068,963.09/7,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.72

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