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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.72, 10,831.08 and 4,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.72, 10,831.08 and 4,640.06 is: 6,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.72 : 10,831.08 = 4,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.72/10,831.08 = 4,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.72x = 10,831.08 × 4,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.72x = 50,256,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,256,861.06/7,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.09

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