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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.59, 10,830.23 and 3,061.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.59, 10,830.23 and 3,061.53 is: 4,591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.59 : 10,830.23 = 3,061.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.59/10,830.23 = 3,061.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.59x = 10,830.23 × 3,061.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.59x = 33,157,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157,078.84/7,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.38

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