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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.01, 10,814.58 and 2,277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.01, 10,814.58 and 2,277.53 is: 3,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.01 : 10,814.58 = 2,277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.01/10,814.58 = 2,277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.01x = 10,814.58 × 2,277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.01x = 24,630,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,630,530.39/7,209.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.63

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