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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.30, 10,834.40 and 3,064.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.30, 10,834.40 and 3,064.14 is: 4,595.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.30 : 10,834.40 = 3,064.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.30/10,834.40 = 3,064.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.30x = 10,834.40 × 3,064.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.30x = 33,198,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,198,118.42/7,224.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,595.34

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