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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.45, 10,817.55 and 2,283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.45, 10,817.55 and 2,283.30 is: 3,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.45 : 10,817.55 = 2,283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.45/10,817.55 = 2,283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.45x = 10,817.55 × 2,283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.45x = 24,699,711.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,699,711.92/7,212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.59

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