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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.53, 10,825.21 and 2,022.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.53, 10,825.21 and 2,022.81 is: 3,034.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.53 : 10,825.21 = 2,022.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.53/10,825.21 = 2,022.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.53x = 10,825.21 × 2,022.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.53x = 21,897,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,343.04/7,216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.33

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