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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.48, 10,823.22 and 2,538.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.48, 10,823.22 and 2,538.95 is: 3,808.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.48 : 10,823.22 = 2,538.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.48/10,823.22 = 2,538.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.48x = 10,823.22 × 2,538.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.48x = 27,479,560.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,479,560.30/7,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.42

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