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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.21, 10,822.75 and 2,283.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.21, 10,822.75 and 2,283.93 is: 3,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.21 : 10,822.75 = 2,283.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.21/10,822.75 = 2,283.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.21x = 10,822.75 × 2,283.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.21x = 24,718,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718,397.70/7,215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.87

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