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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.81, 10,825.52 and 2,286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.81, 10,825.52 and 2,286.34 is: 3,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.81 : 10,825.52 = 2,286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.81/10,825.52 = 2,286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.81x = 10,825.52 × 2,286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.81x = 24,750,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750,807.97/7,216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.61

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