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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.41, 10,826.52 and 2,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.41, 10,826.52 and 2,023.69 is: 3,035.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.41 : 10,826.52 = 2,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.41/10,826.52 = 2,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.41x = 10,826.52 × 2,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.41x = 21,909,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909,493.19/7,217.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.65

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