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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.02, 10,846.50 and 4,111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.02, 10,846.50 and 4,111.52 is: 6,168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.02 : 10,846.50 = 4,111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.02/10,846.50 = 4,111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.02x = 10,846.50 × 4,111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.02x = 44,595,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,595,601.68/7,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,168.12

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