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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.92, 10,826.88 and 2,023.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.92, 10,826.88 and 2,023.84 is: 3,035.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.92 : 10,826.88 = 2,023.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.92/10,826.88 = 2,023.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.92x = 10,826.88 × 2,023.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.92x = 21,911,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911,872.82/7,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.76

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