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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,144.98, 10,717.47 and 2,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,144.98, 10,717.47 and 2,215.32 is: 3,322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,144.98 : 10,717.47 = 2,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,144.98/10,717.47 = 2,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,144.98x = 10,717.47 × 2,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,144.98x = 23,742,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742,625.64/7,144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.98

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