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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.96, 10,825.68 and 2,024.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.96, 10,825.68 and 2,024.24 is: 3,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.96 : 10,825.68 = 2,024.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.96/10,825.68 = 2,024.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.96x = 10,825.68 × 2,024.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.96x = 21,913,774.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,913,774.48/7,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.01

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