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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.16, 10,811.28 and 2,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.16, 10,811.28 and 2,014.56 is: 3,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.16 : 10,811.28 = 2,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.16/10,811.28 = 2,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.16x = 10,811.28 × 2,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.16x = 21,779,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,972.24/7,208.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.57

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