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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.46, 10,815.93 and 2,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.46, 10,815.93 and 2,016.30 is: 3,024.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.46 : 10,815.93 = 2,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.46/10,815.93 = 2,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.46x = 10,815.93 × 2,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.46x = 21,808,159.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808,159.66/7,211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.10

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