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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.29, 10,832.33 and 2,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.29, 10,832.33 and 2,027.57 is: 3,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.29 : 10,832.33 = 2,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.29/10,832.33 = 2,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.29x = 10,832.33 × 2,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.29x = 21,963,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,963,324.28/7,221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.47

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