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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.71, 10,824.77 and 2,286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.71, 10,824.77 and 2,286.45 is: 3,430.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.71 : 10,824.77 = 2,286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.71/10,824.77 = 2,286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.71x = 10,824.77 × 2,286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.71x = 24,750,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750,301.08/7,215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.06

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