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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.78, 10,837.23 and 3,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.78, 10,837.23 and 3,329.62 is: 4,993.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.78 : 10,837.23 = 3,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.78/10,837.23 = 3,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.78x = 10,837.23 × 3,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.78x = 36,083,857.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,083,857.75/7,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.77

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