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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.39, 10,826.38 and 2,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.39, 10,826.38 and 2,286.92 is: 3,430.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.39 : 10,826.38 = 2,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.39/10,826.38 = 2,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.39x = 10,826.38 × 2,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.39x = 24,759,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,759,040.41/7,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.47

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