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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.35, 10,819.84 and 2,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.35, 10,819.84 and 2,214.62 is: 3,322.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.35 : 10,819.84 = 2,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.35/10,819.84 = 2,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.35x = 10,819.84 × 2,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.35x = 23,961,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,961,812.92/7,212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.33

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