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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.54, 10,821.87 and 2,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.54, 10,821.87 and 2,284.20 is: 3,426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.54 : 10,821.87 = 2,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.54/10,821.87 = 2,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.54x = 10,821.87 × 2,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.54x = 24,719,315.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,719,315.45/7,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.32

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