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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.42, 10,837.88 and 3,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.42, 10,837.88 and 3,062.75 is: 4,594.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.42 : 10,837.88 = 3,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.42/10,837.88 = 3,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.42x = 10,837.88 × 3,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.42x = 33,193,697.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193,697.53/7,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.02

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