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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,204.34, 10,803.44 and 2,821.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,204.34, 10,803.44 and 2,821.10 is: 4,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,204.34 : 10,803.44 = 2,821.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,204.34/10,803.44 = 2,821.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,204.34x = 10,803.44 × 2,821.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,204.34x = 30,477,537.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477,537.62/7,204.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.44

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