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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.06, 10,830.10 and 1,748.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.06, 10,830.10 and 1,748.06 is: 2,622.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.06 : 10,830.10 = 1,748.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.06/10,830.10 = 1,748.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.06x = 10,830.10 × 1,748.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.06x = 18,931,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931,664.61/7,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,622.09

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