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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.56, 10,823.40 and 2,021.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.56, 10,823.40 and 2,021.60 is: 3,032.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.56 : 10,823.40 = 2,021.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.56/10,823.40 = 2,021.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.56x = 10,823.40 × 2,021.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.56x = 21,880,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,585.44/7,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.42

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