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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,223.97, 10,832.71 and 3,326.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,223.97, 10,832.71 and 3,326.25 is: 4,987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,223.97 : 10,832.71 = 3,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,223.97/10,832.71 = 3,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,223.97x = 10,832.71 × 3,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,223.97x = 36,032,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,032,301.64/7,223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.88

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