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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,235.58, 10,844.97 and 3,331.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,235.58, 10,844.97 and 3,331.79 is: 4,993.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,235.58 : 10,844.97 = 3,331.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,235.58/10,844.97 = 3,331.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,235.58x = 10,844.97 × 3,331.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,235.58x = 36,133,162.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,133,162.60/7,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.82

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