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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.42, 10,822.82 and 2,533.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.42, 10,822.82 and 2,533.21 is: 3,800.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.42 : 10,822.82 = 2,533.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.42/10,822.82 = 2,533.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.42x = 10,822.82 × 2,533.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.42x = 27,416,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,416,475.85/7,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.23

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