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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,139.52, 10,709.82 and 2,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,139.52, 10,709.82 and 2,209.68 is: 3,314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,139.52 : 10,709.82 = 2,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,139.52/10,709.82 = 2,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,139.52x = 10,709.82 × 2,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,139.52x = 23,665,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665,275.06/7,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.69

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