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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.58, 10,833.48 and 3,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.58, 10,833.48 and 3,063.42 is: 4,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.58 : 10,833.48 = 3,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.58/10,833.48 = 3,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.58x = 10,833.48 × 3,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.58x = 33,187,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,499.30/7,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.33

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