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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.54, 10,837.72 and 3,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.54, 10,837.72 and 3,325 is: 4,988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.54 : 10,837.72 = 3,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.54/10,837.72 = 3,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.54x = 10,837.72 × 3,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.54x = 36,035,419
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,419/7,223.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.61

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