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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,221.74, 10,833.22 and 2,027.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,221.74, 10,833.22 and 2,027.61 is: 3,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,221.74 : 10,833.22 = 2,027.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,221.74/10,833.22 = 2,027.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,221.74x = 10,833.22 × 2,027.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,221.74x = 21,965,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,965,545.20/7,221.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.59

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