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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.80, 11,006.70 and 7,228.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.80, 11,006.70 and 7,228.45 is: 10,842.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.80 : 11,006.70 = 7,228.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.80/11,006.70 = 7,228.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.80x = 11,006.70 × 7,228.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.80x = 79,561,380.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,561,380.62/7,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.68

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