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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.41, 10,845.70 and 3,069.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.41, 10,845.70 and 3,069.32 is: 4,605.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.41 : 10,845.70 = 3,069.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.41/10,845.70 = 3,069.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.41x = 10,845.70 × 3,069.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.41x = 33,288,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,288,892.53/7,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.28

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