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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,215.63, 10,823.87 and 2,021.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,215.63, 10,823.87 and 2,021.91 is: 3,032.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,215.63 : 10,823.87 = 2,021.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,215.63/10,823.87 = 2,021.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,215.63x = 10,823.87 × 2,021.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,215.63x = 21,884,890.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884,890.99/7,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.98

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