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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.81, 10,817.73 and 2,017.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.81, 10,817.73 and 2,017.69 is: 3,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.81 : 10,817.73 = 2,017.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.81/10,817.73 = 2,017.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.81x = 10,817.73 × 2,017.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.81x = 21,826,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826,798.60/7,211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.53

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