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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.70, 10,844.62 and 2,548.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.70, 10,844.62 and 2,548.84 is: 3,823.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.70 : 10,844.62 = 2,548.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.70/10,844.62 = 2,548.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.70x = 10,844.62 × 2,548.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.70x = 27,641,201.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,201.24/7,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.28

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