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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.13, 10,843.52 and 3,122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.13, 10,843.52 and 3,122.13 is: 4,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.13 : 10,843.52 = 3,122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.13/10,843.52 = 3,122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.13x = 10,843.52 × 3,122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.13x = 33,854,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,854,879.10/7,226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.06

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