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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.27, 10,827.82 and 2,287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.27, 10,827.82 and 2,287.01 is: 3,431.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.27 : 10,827.82 = 2,287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.27/10,827.82 = 2,287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.27x = 10,827.82 × 2,287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.27x = 24,763,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763,332.62/7,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.12

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