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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.52, 10,828.13 and 2,023.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.52, 10,828.13 and 2,023.40 is: 3,035.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.52 : 10,828.13 = 2,023.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.52/10,828.13 = 2,023.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.52x = 10,828.13 × 2,023.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.52x = 21,909,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,909,573.98/7,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.61

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