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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,220.88, 10,834.97 and 3,324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,220.88, 10,834.97 and 3,324.51 is: 4,988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,220.88 : 10,834.97 = 3,324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,220.88/10,834.97 = 3,324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,220.88x = 10,834.97 × 3,324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,220.88x = 36,020,949.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,020,949.49/7,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.44

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