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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.04, 10,825.41 and 2,022.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.04, 10,825.41 and 2,022.78 is: 3,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.04 : 10,825.41 = 2,022.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.04/10,825.41 = 2,022.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.04x = 10,825.41 × 2,022.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.04x = 21,897,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897,422.84/7,217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.13

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