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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.34, 10,816.83 and 2,017.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.34, 10,816.83 and 2,017.08 is: 3,025.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.34 : 10,816.83 = 2,017.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.34/10,816.83 = 2,017.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.34x = 10,816.83 × 2,017.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.34x = 21,818,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818,411.46/7,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.57

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