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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.97, 10,814.36 and 2,768.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.97, 10,814.36 and 2,768.32 is: 4,151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.97 : 10,814.36 = 2,768.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.97/10,814.36 = 2,768.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.97x = 10,814.36 × 2,768.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.97x = 29,937,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,937,568.20/7,210.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,151.67

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