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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,227.06, 10,855.16 and 4,311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,227.06, 10,855.16 and 4,311.06 is: 6,475.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,227.06 : 10,855.16 = 4,311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,227.06/10,855.16 = 4,311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,227.06x = 10,855.16 × 4,311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,227.06x = 46,797,246.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,797,246.07/7,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,475.28

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