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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.97, 10,827.34 and 2,287.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.97, 10,827.34 and 2,287.99 is: 3,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.97 : 10,827.34 = 2,287.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.97/10,827.34 = 2,287.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.97x = 10,827.34 × 2,287.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.97x = 24,772,878.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772,878.34/7,217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.11

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