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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.42, 10,826.55 and 2,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.42, 10,826.55 and 2,286.16 is: 3,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.42 : 10,826.55 = 2,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.42/10,826.55 = 2,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.42x = 10,826.55 × 2,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.42x = 24,751,225.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751,225.55/7,216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.85

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