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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.24, 10,823.94 and 2,834.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.24, 10,823.94 and 2,834.73 is: 4,251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.24 : 10,823.94 = 2,834.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.24/10,823.94 = 2,834.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.24x = 10,823.94 × 2,834.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.24x = 30,682,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682,947.44/7,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,251.34

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