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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.16, 10,822.86 and 2,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.16, 10,822.86 and 2,283.42 is: 3,425.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.16 : 10,822.86 = 2,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.16/10,822.86 = 2,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.16x = 10,822.86 × 2,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.16x = 24,713,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,713,134.98/7,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.64

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