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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.83, 10,816.80 and 2,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.83, 10,816.80 and 2,281.96 is: 3,422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.83 : 10,816.80 = 2,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.83/10,816.80 = 2,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.83x = 10,816.80 × 2,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.83x = 24,683,504.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,504.93/7,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.64

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