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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,141.20, 10,707.96 and 2,208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,141.20, 10,707.96 and 2,208.72 is: 3,311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,141.20 : 10,707.96 = 2,208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,141.20/10,707.96 = 2,208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,141.20x = 10,707.96 × 2,208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,141.20x = 23,650,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650,885.41/7,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.89

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