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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.52, 10,837.71 and 2,611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.52, 10,837.71 and 2,611.44 is: 3,914.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.52 : 10,837.71 = 2,611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.52/10,837.71 = 2,611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.52x = 10,837.71 × 2,611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.52x = 28,302,029.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,302,029.40/7,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.79

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