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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,208.94, 10,813.42 and 2,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,208.94, 10,813.42 and 2,014.82 is: 3,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,208.94 : 10,813.42 = 2,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,208.94/10,813.42 = 2,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,208.94x = 10,813.42 × 2,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,208.94x = 21,787,040.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787,040.82/7,208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.23

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