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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.53, 10,828.10 and 2,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.53, 10,828.10 and 2,288.06 is: 3,432.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.53 : 10,828.10 = 2,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.53/10,828.10 = 2,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.53x = 10,828.10 × 2,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.53x = 24,775,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,342.49/7,218.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.19

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