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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.60, 10,830.90 and 4,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.60, 10,830.90 and 4,302.20 is: 6,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.60 : 10,830.90 = 4,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.60/10,830.90 = 4,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.60x = 10,830.90 × 4,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.60x = 46,596,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596,697.98/7,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.30

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