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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.80, 10,827.90 and 6,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.80, 10,827.90 and 6,124.20 is: 9,177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.80 : 10,827.90 = 6,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.80/10,827.90 = 6,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.80x = 10,827.90 × 6,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.80x = 66,312,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,312,225.18/7,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.15

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