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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.52, 10,812.84 and 2,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.52, 10,812.84 and 2,014.44 is: 3,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.52 : 10,812.84 = 2,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.52/10,812.84 = 2,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.52x = 10,812.84 × 2,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.52x = 21,781,817.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781,817.41/7,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.68

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