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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.82, 10,840.44 and 3,338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.82, 10,840.44 and 3,338.96 is: 5,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.82 : 10,840.44 = 3,338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.82/10,840.44 = 3,338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.82x = 10,840.44 × 3,338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.82x = 36,195,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195,795.54/7,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.07

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