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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.74, 10,844.48 and 2,232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.74, 10,844.48 and 2,232.18 is: 3,348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.74 : 10,844.48 = 2,232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.74/10,844.48 = 2,232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.74x = 10,844.48 × 2,232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.74x = 24,206,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206,831.37/7,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.23

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