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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.40, 10,835.10 and 4,270.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.40, 10,835.10 and 4,270.95 is: 6,406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.40 : 10,835.10 = 4,270.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.40/10,835.10 = 4,270.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.40x = 10,835.10 × 4,270.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.40x = 46,276,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,276,170.35/7,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,406.43

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