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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.16, 10,813.34 and 2,211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.16, 10,813.34 and 2,211.53 is: 3,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.16 : 10,813.34 = 2,211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.16/10,813.34 = 2,211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.16x = 10,813.34 × 2,211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.16x = 23,913,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,913,977.27/7,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.17

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