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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.27, 10,823.37 and 3,514.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.27, 10,823.37 and 3,514.99 is: 5,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.27 : 10,823.37 = 3,514.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.27/10,823.37 = 3,514.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.27x = 10,823.37 × 3,514.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.27x = 38,044,037.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,044,037.32/7,221.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,268.33

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