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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.16, 10,819.58 and 2,283.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.16, 10,819.58 and 2,283.04 is: 3,424.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.16 : 10,819.58 = 2,283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.16/10,819.58 = 2,283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.16x = 10,819.58 × 2,283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.16x = 24,701,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701,522.51/7,212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.98

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