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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,209.92, 10,819.44 and 2,827.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,209.92, 10,819.44 and 2,827.27 is: 4,242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,209.92 : 10,819.44 = 2,827.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,209.92/10,819.44 = 2,827.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,209.92x = 10,819.44 × 2,827.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,209.92x = 30,589,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,491.65/7,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.69

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