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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.22, 10,858.82 and 4,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.22, 10,858.82 and 4,322.48 is: 6,473.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.22 : 10,858.82 = 4,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.22/10,858.82 = 4,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.22x = 10,858.82 × 4,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.22x = 46,936,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936,956.37/7,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.87

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