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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.98, 10,832.94 and 3,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.98, 10,832.94 and 3,708.24 is: 5,563.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.98 : 10,832.94 = 3,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.98/10,832.94 = 3,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.98x = 10,832.94 × 3,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.98x = 40,171,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,171,141.43/7,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,563.89

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