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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,225.98, 10,823.79 and 4,592.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,225.98, 10,823.79 and 4,592.16 is: 6,878.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,225.98 : 10,823.79 = 4,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,225.98/10,823.79 = 4,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,225.98x = 10,823.79 × 4,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,225.98x = 49,704,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704,575.49/7,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,878.59

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