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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.57, 10,813.05 and 2,211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.57, 10,813.05 and 2,211.05 is: 3,316.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.57 : 10,813.05 = 2,211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.57/10,813.05 = 2,211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.57x = 10,813.05 × 2,211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.57x = 23,908,140.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,908,140.14/7,208.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.63

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