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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.32, 10,835.52 and 3,066

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.32, 10,835.52 and 3,066 is: 4,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.32 : 10,835.52 = 3,066 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.32/10,835.52 = 3,066/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.32x = 10,835.52 × 3,066
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.32x = 33,221,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221,704.32/7,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.59

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