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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.20, 10,709.94 and 2,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.20, 10,709.94 and 2,207.68 is: 3,311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.20 : 10,709.94 = 2,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.20/10,709.94 = 2,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.20x = 10,709.94 × 2,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.20x = 23,644,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,644,120.34/7,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.87

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