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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.70, 10,811.28 and 4,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.70, 10,811.28 and 4,286.12 is: 6,421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.70 : 10,811.28 = 4,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.70/10,811.28 = 4,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.70x = 10,811.28 × 4,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.70x = 46,338,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,338,443.43/7,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,421.00

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