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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.13, 10,823.12 and 2,021.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.13, 10,823.12 and 2,021.41 is: 3,032.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.13 : 10,823.12 = 2,021.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.13/10,823.12 = 2,021.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.13x = 10,823.12 × 2,021.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.13x = 21,877,898.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,877,898.78/7,215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.23

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