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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.48, 10,846.86 and 4,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.48, 10,846.86 and 4,305.16 is: 6,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.48 : 10,846.86 = 4,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.48/10,846.86 = 4,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.48x = 10,846.86 × 4,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.48x = 46,697,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697,467.80/7,225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,462.89

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