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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.62, 10,825.36 and 2,022.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.62, 10,825.36 and 2,022.90 is: 3,034.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.62 : 10,825.36 = 2,022.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.62/10,825.36 = 2,022.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.62x = 10,825.36 × 2,022.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.62x = 21,898,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,898,620.74/7,216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.47

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