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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.92, 10,827.30 and 2,286.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.92, 10,827.30 and 2,286.66 is: 3,430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.92 : 10,827.30 = 2,286.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.92/10,827.30 = 2,286.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.92x = 10,827.30 × 2,286.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.92x = 24,758,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,758,353.82/7,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.60

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