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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.58, 10,835.24 and 3,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.58, 10,835.24 and 3,062.48 is: 4,593.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.58 : 10,835.24 = 3,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.58/10,835.24 = 3,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.58x = 10,835.24 × 3,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.58x = 33,182,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,636.31/7,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,593.66

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