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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.34, 10,826.43 and 2,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.34, 10,826.43 and 2,023.62 is: 3,035.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.34 : 10,826.43 = 2,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.34/10,826.43 = 2,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.34x = 10,826.43 × 2,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.34x = 21,908,580.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,908,580.28/7,217.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.55

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