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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.61, 10,827.79 and 2,288.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.61, 10,827.79 and 2,288.24 is: 3,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.61 : 10,827.79 = 2,288.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.61/10,827.79 = 2,288.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.61x = 10,827.79 × 2,288.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.61x = 24,776,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,776,582.19/7,218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.32

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