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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.26, 10,824.40 and 2,022.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.26, 10,824.40 and 2,022.14 is: 3,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.26 : 10,824.40 = 2,022.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.26/10,824.40 = 2,022.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.26x = 10,824.40 × 2,022.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.26x = 21,888,452.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,888,452.22/7,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.21

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