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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,138.94, 10,708.34 and 2,208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,138.94, 10,708.34 and 2,208.47 is: 3,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,138.94 : 10,708.34 = 2,208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,138.94/10,708.34 = 2,208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,138.94x = 10,708.34 × 2,208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,138.94x = 23,648,983.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,648,983.06/7,138.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.68

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