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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.42, 10,707.12 and 2,208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.42, 10,707.12 and 2,208.06 is: 3,311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.42 : 10,707.12 = 2,208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.42/10,707.12 = 2,208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.42x = 10,707.12 × 2,208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.42x = 23,641,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641,963.39/7,140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.00

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