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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.80, 10,831.05 and 6,183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.80, 10,831.05 and 6,183.90 is: 9,265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.80 : 10,831.05 = 6,183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.80/10,831.05 = 6,183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.80x = 10,831.05 × 6,183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.80x = 66,978,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,978,130.10/7,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.46

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