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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.58, 10,843.98 and 2,549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.58, 10,843.98 and 2,549.82 is: 3,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.58 : 10,843.98 = 2,549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.58/10,843.98 = 2,549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.58x = 10,843.98 × 2,549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.58x = 27,650,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650,197.08/7,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.59

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