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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.14, 10,847.43 and 3,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.14, 10,847.43 and 3,336.66 is: 5,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.14 : 10,847.43 = 3,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.14/10,847.43 = 3,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.14x = 10,847.43 × 3,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.14x = 36,194,185.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,194,185.78/7,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.32

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