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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,226.97, 10,837.86 and 3,067.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,226.97, 10,837.86 and 3,067.26 is: 4,599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,226.97 : 10,837.86 = 3,067.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,226.97/10,837.86 = 3,067.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,226.97x = 10,837.86 × 3,067.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,226.97x = 33,242,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,242,534.46/7,226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.79

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