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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,133.34, 10,701.66 and 2,202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,133.34, 10,701.66 and 2,202.87 is: 3,304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,133.34 : 10,701.66 = 2,202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,133.34/10,701.66 = 2,202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,133.34x = 10,701.66 × 2,202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,133.34x = 23,574,365.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574,365.76/7,133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.81

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