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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,213.07, 10,818.68 and 2,283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,213.07, 10,818.68 and 2,283.21 is: 3,424.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,213.07 : 10,818.68 = 2,283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,213.07/10,818.68 = 2,283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,213.07x = 10,818.68 × 2,283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,213.07x = 24,701,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,701,306.95/7,213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.52

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