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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,218.88, 10,829.60 and 2,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,218.88, 10,829.60 and 2,289.76 is: 3,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,218.88 : 10,829.60 = 2,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,218.88/10,829.60 = 2,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,218.88x = 10,829.60 × 2,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,218.88x = 24,797,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,797,184.90/7,218.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.05

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