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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.92, 10,828.80 and 2,287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.92, 10,828.80 and 2,287.66 is: 3,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.92 : 10,828.80 = 2,287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.92/10,828.80 = 2,287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.92x = 10,828.80 × 2,287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.92x = 24,772,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772,612.61/7,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.10

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