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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.60, 10,710.90 and 2,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.60, 10,710.90 and 2,210.94 is: 3,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.60 : 10,710.90 = 2,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.60/10,710.90 = 2,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.60x = 10,710.90 × 2,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.60x = 23,681,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681,157.25/7,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.41

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