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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.51, 10,834.01 and 2,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.51, 10,834.01 and 2,027.38 is: 3,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.51 : 10,834.01 = 2,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.51/10,834.01 = 2,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.51x = 10,834.01 × 2,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.51x = 21,964,655.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964,655.19/7,221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.56

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