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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.67, 10,827.69 and 2,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.67, 10,827.69 and 2,288.20 is: 3,432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.67 : 10,827.69 = 2,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.67/10,827.69 = 2,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.67x = 10,827.69 × 2,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.67x = 24,775,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775,920.26/7,218.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.20

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