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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.06, 10,825.97 and 2,286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.06, 10,825.97 and 2,286.32 is: 3,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.06 : 10,825.97 = 2,286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.06/10,825.97 = 2,286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.06x = 10,825.97 × 2,286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.06x = 24,751,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,751,664.51/7,217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.61

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