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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.80, 10,826.70 and 4,314.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.80, 10,826.70 and 4,314.76 is: 6,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.80 : 10,826.70 = 4,314.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.80/10,826.70 = 4,314.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.80x = 10,826.70 × 4,314.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.80x = 46,714,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,714,612.09/7,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,472.14

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