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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.15, 10,822.59 and 2,283.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.15, 10,822.59 and 2,283.38 is: 3,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.15 : 10,822.59 = 2,283.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.15/10,822.59 = 2,283.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.15x = 10,822.59 × 2,283.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.15x = 24,712,085.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,085.55/7,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.50

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