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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,137.67, 10,706.50 and 2,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,137.67, 10,706.50 and 2,207.20 is: 3,310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,137.67 : 10,706.50 = 2,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,137.67/10,706.50 = 2,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,137.67x = 10,706.50 × 2,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,137.67x = 23,631,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,631,386.80/7,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.80

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