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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.34, 10,801.98 and 3,305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.34, 10,801.98 and 3,305.88 is: 4,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.34 : 10,801.98 = 3,305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.34/10,801.98 = 3,305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.34x = 10,801.98 × 3,305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.34x = 35,710,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,049.64/7,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.12

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