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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,282.57, 10,921.87 and 2,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,282.57, 10,921.87 and 2,016.32 is: 3,023.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,282.57 : 10,921.87 = 2,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,282.57/10,921.87 = 2,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,282.57x = 10,921.87 × 2,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,282.57x = 22,021,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,984.92/7,282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.93

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