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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.65, 10,822.58 and 2,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.65, 10,822.58 and 2,534.25 is: 3,801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.65 : 10,822.58 = 2,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.65/10,822.58 = 2,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.65x = 10,822.58 × 2,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.65x = 27,427,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427,069.25/7,214.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.58

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