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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.88, 10,834.05 and 3,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.88, 10,834.05 and 3,063.88 is: 4,596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.88 : 10,834.05 = 3,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.88/10,834.05 = 3,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.88x = 10,834.05 × 3,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.88x = 33,194,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194,174.94/7,221.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.34

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