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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.27, 10,809.61 and 2,012.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.27, 10,809.61 and 2,012.14 is: 3,018.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.27 : 10,809.61 = 2,012.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.27/10,809.61 = 2,012.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.27x = 10,809.61 × 2,012.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.27x = 21,750,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,750,438.60/7,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.27

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