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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.94, 10,823.34 and 2,534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.94, 10,823.34 and 2,534.61 is: 3,802.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.94 : 10,823.34 = 2,534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.94/10,823.34 = 2,534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.94x = 10,823.34 × 2,534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.94x = 27,432,945.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,432,945.80/7,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.24

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