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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.97, 10,843.88 and 3,330.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.97, 10,843.88 and 3,330.41 is: 4,997.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.97 : 10,843.88 = 3,330.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.97/10,843.88 = 3,330.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.97x = 10,843.88 × 3,330.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.97x = 36,114,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,114,495.52/7,225.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.88

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