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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.60, 10,833.90 and 4,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.60, 10,833.90 and 4,150.60 is: 6,225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.60 : 10,833.90 = 4,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.60/10,833.90 = 4,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.60x = 10,833.90 × 4,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.60x = 44,967,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967,185.34/7,222.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.90

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