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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.98, 10,827.22 and 3,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.98, 10,827.22 and 3,705.62 is: 5,559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.98 : 10,827.22 = 3,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.98/10,827.22 = 3,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.98x = 10,827.22 × 3,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.98x = 40,121,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,121,562.98/7,216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,559.33

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