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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.20, 10,826.49 and 2,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.20, 10,826.49 and 2,023.06 is: 3,034.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.20 : 10,826.49 = 2,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.20/10,826.49 = 2,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.20x = 10,826.49 × 2,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.20x = 21,902,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,902,606.74/7,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.78

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