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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.34, 10,824.24 and 2,774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.34, 10,824.24 and 2,774.10 is: 4,160.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.34 : 10,824.24 = 2,774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.34/10,824.24 = 2,774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.34x = 10,824.24 × 2,774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.34x = 30,027,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027,524.18/7,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,160.47

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