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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.69, 10,845.51 and 2,548.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.69, 10,845.51 and 2,548.60 is: 3,823.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.69 : 10,845.51 = 2,548.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.69/10,845.51 = 2,548.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.69x = 10,845.51 × 2,548.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.69x = 27,640,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,640,866.79/7,229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.24

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