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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.55, 10,851.53 and 7,029.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.55, 10,851.53 and 7,029.15 is: 10,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.55 : 10,851.53 = 7,029.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.55/10,851.53 = 7,029.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.55x = 10,851.53 × 7,029.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.55x = 76,276,996.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,276,996.95/7,223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.49

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