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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.34, 10,843.05 and 2,035.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.34, 10,843.05 and 2,035.62 is: 3,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.34 : 10,843.05 = 2,035.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.34/10,843.05 = 2,035.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.34x = 10,843.05 × 2,035.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.34x = 22,072,329.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,072,329.44/7,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.16

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