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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.20, 10,834.80 and 4,299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.20, 10,834.80 and 4,299.52 is: 6,449.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.20 : 10,834.80 = 4,299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.20/10,834.80 = 4,299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.20x = 10,834.80 × 4,299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.20x = 46,584,439.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,584,439.30/7,223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.28

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