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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.18, 10,821.39 and 2,829.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.18, 10,821.39 and 2,829.38 is: 4,242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.18 : 10,821.39 = 2,829.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.18/10,821.39 = 2,829.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.18x = 10,821.39 × 2,829.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.18x = 30,617,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,617,824.44/7,217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,242.35

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