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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,222.92, 10,838.61 and 3,062.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,222.92, 10,838.61 and 3,062.64 is: 4,595.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,222.92 : 10,838.61 = 3,062.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,222.92/10,838.61 = 3,062.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,222.92x = 10,838.61 × 3,062.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,222.92x = 33,194,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,194,760.53/7,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.75

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