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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.53, 10,817.70 and 2,017.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.53, 10,817.70 and 2,017.81 is: 3,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.53 : 10,817.70 = 2,017.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.53/10,817.70 = 2,017.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.53x = 10,817.70 × 2,017.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.53x = 21,828,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,828,080.54/7,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.83

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