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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,210.63, 10,816.53 and 2,016.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,210.63, 10,816.53 and 2,016.46 is: 3,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,210.63 : 10,816.53 = 2,016.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,210.63/10,816.53 = 2,016.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,210.63x = 10,816.53 × 2,016.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,210.63x = 21,811,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,811,100.08/7,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.85

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