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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.24, 10,829.26 and 3,002.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.24, 10,829.26 and 3,002.68 is: 4,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.24 : 10,829.26 = 3,002.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.24/10,829.26 = 3,002.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.24x = 10,829.26 × 3,002.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.24x = 32,516,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,802.42/7,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.32

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