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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.05, 10,819.64 and 2,214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.05, 10,819.64 and 2,214.44 is: 3,322.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.05 : 10,819.64 = 2,214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.05/10,819.64 = 2,214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.05x = 10,819.64 × 2,214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.05x = 23,959,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959,405.48/7,212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.14

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