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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.06, 10,844.16 and 2,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.06, 10,844.16 and 2,549.88 is: 3,824.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.06 : 10,844.16 = 2,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.06/10,844.16 = 2,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.06x = 10,844.16 × 2,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.06x = 27,651,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,651,306.70/7,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.49

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