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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,234.38, 10,843.29 and 3,068.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,234.38, 10,843.29 and 3,068.28 is: 4,598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,234.38 : 10,843.29 = 3,068.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,234.38/10,843.29 = 3,068.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,234.38x = 10,843.29 × 3,068.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,234.38x = 33,270,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270,249.84/7,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.91

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