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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.87, 10,824.83 and 2,285.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.87, 10,824.83 and 2,285.90 is: 3,429.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.87 : 10,824.83 = 2,285.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.87/10,824.83 = 2,285.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.87x = 10,824.83 × 2,285.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.87x = 24,744,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,744,462.51/7,215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.17

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