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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.27, 10,826.32 and 2,286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.27, 10,826.32 and 2,286.01 is: 3,429.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.27 : 10,826.32 = 2,286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.27/10,826.32 = 2,286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.27x = 10,826.32 × 2,286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.27x = 24,749,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749,075.78/7,216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.62

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