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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.58, 10,823.43 and 2,216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.58, 10,823.43 and 2,216.97 is: 3,325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.58 : 10,823.43 = 2,216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.58/10,823.43 = 2,216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.58x = 10,823.43 × 2,216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.58x = 23,995,219.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,995,219.61/7,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.93

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