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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.89, 10,819.65 and 2,017.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.89, 10,819.65 and 2,017.75 is: 3,027.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.89 : 10,819.65 = 2,017.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.89/10,819.65 = 2,017.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.89x = 10,819.65 × 2,017.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.89x = 21,831,348.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,831,348.79/7,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.13

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