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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.89, 10,822.95 and 2,534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.89, 10,822.95 and 2,534.49 is: 3,801.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.89 : 10,822.95 = 2,534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.89/10,822.95 = 2,534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.89x = 10,822.95 × 2,534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.89x = 27,430,658.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,430,658.55/7,214.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.95

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