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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,228.93, 10,838.83 and 4,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,228.93, 10,838.83 and 4,061.34 is: 6,089.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,228.93 : 10,838.83 = 4,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,228.93/10,838.83 = 4,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,228.93x = 10,838.83 × 4,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,228.93x = 44,020,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,020,173.83/7,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,089.45

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