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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.58, 10,833.75 and 4,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.58, 10,833.75 and 4,302.72 is: 6,453.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.58 : 10,833.75 = 4,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.58/10,833.75 = 4,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.58x = 10,833.75 × 4,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.58x = 46,614,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,614,592.80/7,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,453.12

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