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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.12, 10,825.99 and 2,286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.12, 10,825.99 and 2,286.65 is: 3,430.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.12 : 10,825.99 = 2,286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.12/10,825.99 = 2,286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.12x = 10,825.99 × 2,286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.12x = 24,755,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,755,265.67/7,217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.07

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