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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.70, 10,818.27 and 2,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.70, 10,818.27 and 2,282.58 is: 3,422.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.70 : 10,818.27 = 2,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.70/10,818.27 = 2,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.70x = 10,818.27 × 2,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.70x = 24,693,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,693,566.74/7,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.20

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