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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.05, 10,824.49 and 2,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.05, 10,824.49 and 2,286.02 is: 3,428.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.05 : 10,824.49 = 2,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.05/10,824.49 = 2,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.05x = 10,824.49 × 2,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.05x = 24,745,017.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745,017.69/7,217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.69

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