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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.44, 10,812.67 and 2,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.44, 10,812.67 and 2,014.31 is: 3,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.44 : 10,812.67 = 2,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.44/10,812.67 = 2,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.44x = 10,812.67 × 2,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.44x = 21,780,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,780,091.30/7,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.47

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