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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.62, 10,833.09 and 4,306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.62, 10,833.09 and 4,306.33 is: 6,452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.62 : 10,833.09 = 4,306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.62/10,833.09 = 4,306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.62x = 10,833.09 × 4,306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.62x = 46,650,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,650,860.46/7,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.74

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