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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.55, 10,833.41 and 3,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.55, 10,833.41 and 3,061.58 is: 4,592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.55 : 10,833.41 = 3,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.55/10,833.41 = 3,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.55x = 10,833.41 × 3,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.55x = 33,167,351.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167,351.39/7,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.83

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