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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.06, 10,823.18 and 2,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.06, 10,823.18 and 2,286.20 is: 3,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.06 : 10,823.18 = 2,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.06/10,823.18 = 2,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.06x = 10,823.18 × 2,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.06x = 24,743,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743,954.12/7,216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.01

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