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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.67, 10,826.19 and 2,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.67, 10,826.19 and 2,287.20 is: 3,430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.67 : 10,826.19 = 2,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.67/10,826.19 = 2,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.67x = 10,826.19 × 2,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.67x = 24,761,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761,661.77/7,217.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.70

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