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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.17, 10,816.14 and 2,283.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.17, 10,816.14 and 2,283.13 is: 3,424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.17 : 10,816.14 = 2,283.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.17/10,816.14 = 2,283.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.17x = 10,816.14 × 2,283.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.17x = 24,694,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,694,653.72/7,211.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.50

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