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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.74, 10,844.52 and 3,068.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.74, 10,844.52 and 3,068.73 is: 4,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.74 : 10,844.52 = 3,068.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.74/10,844.52 = 3,068.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.74x = 10,844.52 × 3,068.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.74x = 33,278,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,903.86/7,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.69

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