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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.34, 10,827.38 and 2,288.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.34, 10,827.38 and 2,288.22 is: 3,432.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.34 : 10,827.38 = 2,288.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.34/10,827.38 = 2,288.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.34x = 10,827.38 × 2,288.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.34x = 24,775,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,416.02/7,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.76

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