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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.16, 10,845.48 and 3,335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.16, 10,845.48 and 3,335.24 is: 5,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.16 : 10,845.48 = 3,335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.16/10,845.48 = 3,335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.16x = 10,845.48 × 3,335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.16x = 36,172,278.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,172,278.72/7,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,002.28

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