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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,144.76, 10,716.72 and 2,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,144.76, 10,716.72 and 2,214.24 is: 3,321.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,144.76 : 10,716.72 = 2,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,144.76/10,716.72 = 2,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,144.76x = 10,716.72 × 2,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,144.76x = 23,729,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729,390.09/7,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.23

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