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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.34, 10,811.16 and 2,275.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.34, 10,811.16 and 2,275.96 is: 3,414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.34 : 10,811.16 = 2,275.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.34/10,811.16 = 2,275.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.34x = 10,811.16 × 2,275.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.34x = 24,605,767.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,605,767.71/7,206.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.46

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