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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.61, 10,845.54 and 2,550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.61, 10,845.54 and 2,550.24 is: 3,825.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.61 : 10,845.54 = 2,550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.61/10,845.54 = 2,550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.61x = 10,845.54 × 2,550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.61x = 27,658,729.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,729.93/7,229.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.76

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