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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.22, 10,898.04 and 3,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.22, 10,898.04 and 3,112.94 is: 4,666.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.22 : 10,898.04 = 3,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.22/10,898.04 = 3,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.22x = 10,898.04 × 3,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.22x = 33,924,944.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924,944.64/7,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.29

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