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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.23, 10,841.99 and 4,301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.23, 10,841.99 and 4,301.91 is: 6,458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.23 : 10,841.99 = 4,301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.23/10,841.99 = 4,301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.23x = 10,841.99 × 4,301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.23x = 46,641,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641,243.69/7,222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.01

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