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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.16, 10,825.48 and 2,773.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.16, 10,825.48 and 2,773.68 is: 4,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.16 : 10,825.48 = 2,773.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.16/10,825.48 = 2,773.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.16x = 10,825.48 × 2,773.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.16x = 30,026,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,026,417.37/7,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.42

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