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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.87, 10,825.72 and 2,285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.87, 10,825.72 and 2,285.59 is: 3,428.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.87 : 10,825.72 = 2,285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.87/10,825.72 = 2,285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.87x = 10,825.72 × 2,285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.87x = 24,743,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743,145.95/7,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.99

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