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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,219.50, 10,823.76 and 2,286.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,219.50, 10,823.76 and 2,286.30 is: 3,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,219.50 : 10,823.76 = 2,286.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,219.50/10,823.76 = 2,286.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,219.50x = 10,823.76 × 2,286.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,219.50x = 24,746,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746,362.49/7,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.71

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