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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.01, 10,702.53 and 4,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.01, 10,702.53 and 4,221.72 is: 6,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.01 : 10,702.53 = 4,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.01/10,702.53 = 4,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.01x = 10,702.53 × 4,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.01x = 45,183,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,183,084.95/7,145.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,323.73

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