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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,214.40, 10,821.87 and 2,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,214.40, 10,821.87 and 2,020.14 is: 3,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,214.40 : 10,821.87 = 2,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,214.40/10,821.87 = 2,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,214.40x = 10,821.87 × 2,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,214.40x = 21,861,692.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861,692.46/7,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.29

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