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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.18, 10,816.86 and 2,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.18, 10,816.86 and 2,281.25 is: 3,421.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.18 : 10,816.86 = 2,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.18/10,816.86 = 2,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.18x = 10,816.86 × 2,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.18x = 24,675,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675,961.88/7,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.90

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