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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,229.70, 10,844.55 and 7,229.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,229.70, 10,844.55 and 7,229.70 is: 10,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,229.70 : 10,844.55 = 7,229.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,229.70/10,844.55 = 7,229.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,229.70x = 10,844.55 × 7,229.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,229.70x = 78,402,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,402,843.14/7,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.55

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