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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.20, 10,681.12 and 7,223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.20, 10,681.12 and 7,223.20 is: 10,681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.20 : 10,681.12 = 7,223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.20/10,681.12 = 7,223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.20x = 10,681.12 × 7,223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.20x = 77,151,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,151,865.98/7,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.12

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