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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,134.21, 10,702.35 and 2,204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,134.21, 10,702.35 and 2,204.28 is: 3,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,134.21 : 10,702.35 = 2,204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,134.21/10,702.35 = 2,204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,134.21x = 10,702.35 × 2,204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,134.21x = 23,590,976.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,976.06/7,134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.74

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