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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.28, 10,843.98 and 3,334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.28, 10,843.98 and 3,334.12 is: 5,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.28 : 10,843.98 = 3,334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.28/10,843.98 = 3,334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.28x = 10,843.98 × 3,334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.28x = 36,155,130.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155,130.60/7,230.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,000.52

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