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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,216.80, 10,827.03 and 2,022.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,216.80, 10,827.03 and 2,022.66 is: 3,034.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,216.80 : 10,827.03 = 2,022.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,216.80/10,827.03 = 2,022.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,216.80x = 10,827.03 × 2,022.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,216.80x = 21,899,400.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,899,400.50/7,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.50

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