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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.80, 10,839.78 and 3,333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.80, 10,839.78 and 3,333.60 is: 4,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.80 : 10,839.78 = 3,333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.80/10,839.78 = 3,333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.80x = 10,839.78 × 3,333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.80x = 36,135,490.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,135,490.61/7,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,998.82

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