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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,202.58, 10,802.49 and 3,041.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,202.58, 10,802.49 and 3,041.22 is: 4,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,202.58 : 10,802.49 = 3,041.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,202.58/10,802.49 = 3,041.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,202.58x = 10,802.49 × 3,041.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,202.58x = 32,852,748.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,852,748.64/7,202.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.25

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