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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,212.70, 10,817.46 and 2,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,212.70, 10,817.46 and 2,282.68 is: 3,423.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,212.70 : 10,817.46 = 2,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,212.70/10,817.46 = 2,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,212.70x = 10,817.46 × 2,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,212.70x = 24,692,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692,799.59/7,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.52

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