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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.69, 10,832.94 and 2,027.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.69, 10,832.94 and 2,027.97 is: 3,042.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.69 : 10,832.94 = 2,027.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.69/10,832.94 = 2,027.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.69x = 10,832.94 × 2,027.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.69x = 21,968,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,968,877.33/7,221.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.07

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