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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.56, 10,811.91 and 2,278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.56, 10,811.91 and 2,278.82 is: 3,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.56 : 10,811.91 = 2,278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.56/10,811.91 = 2,278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.56x = 10,811.91 × 2,278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.56x = 24,638,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,396.75/7,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.04

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