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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.44, 10,710.12 and 2,207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.44, 10,710.12 and 2,207.86 is: 3,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.44 : 10,710.12 = 2,207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.44/10,710.12 = 2,207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.44x = 10,710.12 × 2,207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.44x = 23,646,427.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646,427.05/7,139.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.08

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