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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.69, 10,839.36 and 3,068.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.69, 10,839.36 and 3,068.19 is: 4,603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.69 : 10,839.36 = 3,068.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.69/10,839.36 = 3,068.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.69x = 10,839.36 × 3,068.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.69x = 33,257,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,257,245.10/7,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.27

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