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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332, 10,998 and 3,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332, 10,998 and 3,228 is: 4,842

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332 : 10,998 = 3,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332/10,998 = 3,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332x = 10,998 × 3,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332x = 35,501,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501,544/7,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,842

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