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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.72, 10,710.54 and 2,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.72, 10,710.54 and 2,210.40 is: 3,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.72 : 10,710.54 = 2,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.72/10,710.54 = 2,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.72x = 10,710.54 × 2,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.72x = 23,674,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,674,577.62/7,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.43

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