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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,140.88, 10,712.36 and 2,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,140.88, 10,712.36 and 2,210.96 is: 3,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,140.88 : 10,712.36 = 2,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,140.88/10,712.36 = 2,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,140.88x = 10,712.36 × 2,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,140.88x = 23,684,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,684,599.47/7,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.76

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