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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.20, 10,821.24 and 2,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.20, 10,821.24 and 2,285.24 is: 3,427.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.20 : 10,821.24 = 2,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.20/10,821.24 = 2,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.20x = 10,821.24 × 2,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.20x = 24,729,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,729,130.50/7,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.37

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