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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.16, 10,822.40 and 2,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.16, 10,822.40 and 2,285.08 is: 3,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.16 : 10,822.40 = 2,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.16/10,822.40 = 2,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.16x = 10,822.40 × 2,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.16x = 24,730,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,730,049.79/7,215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.51

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