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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.26, 10,845.43 and 3,069.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.26, 10,845.43 and 3,069.23 is: 4,603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.26 : 10,845.43 = 3,069.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.26/10,845.43 = 3,069.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.26x = 10,845.43 × 3,069.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.26x = 33,287,057.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,287,057.22/7,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.85

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