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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.41, 10,824.27 and 2,286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.41, 10,824.27 and 2,286.33 is: 3,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.41 : 10,824.27 = 2,286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.41/10,824.27 = 2,286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.41x = 10,824.27 × 2,286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.41x = 24,747,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,747,853.23/7,216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.39

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