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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.35, 10,845.18 and 3,069.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.35, 10,845.18 and 3,069.21 is: 4,603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.35 : 10,845.18 = 3,069.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.35/10,845.18 = 3,069.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.35x = 10,845.18 × 3,069.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.35x = 33,286,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286,134.91/7,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.03

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