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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.27, 10,823.32 and 2,284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.27, 10,823.32 and 2,284.01 is: 3,426.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.27 : 10,823.32 = 2,284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.27/10,823.32 = 2,284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.27x = 10,823.32 × 2,284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.27x = 24,720,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720,505.58/7,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.61

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