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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,230.84, 10,858.05 and 4,475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,230.84, 10,858.05 and 4,475.07 is: 6,719.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,230.84 : 10,858.05 = 4,475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,230.84/10,858.05 = 4,475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,230.84x = 10,858.05 × 4,475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,230.84x = 48,590,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,590,533.81/7,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,719.90

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