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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.28, 10,825.02 and 2,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.28, 10,825.02 and 2,023.56 is: 3,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.28 : 10,825.02 = 2,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.28/10,825.02 = 2,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.28x = 10,825.02 × 2,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.28x = 21,905,077.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,905,077.47/7,217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.09

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