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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.69, 10,823.66 and 2,284.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.69, 10,823.66 and 2,284.63 is: 3,427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.69 : 10,823.66 = 2,284.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.69/10,823.66 = 2,284.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.69x = 10,823.66 × 2,284.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.69x = 24,728,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,728,058.35/7,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.46

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