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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.92, 10,842.16 and 7,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.92, 10,842.16 and 7,109.44 is: 10,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.92 : 10,842.16 = 7,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.92/10,842.16 = 7,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.92x = 10,842.16 × 7,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.92x = 77,081,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,081,685.99/7,225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.39

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