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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,145.64, 10,720.98 and 2,216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,145.64, 10,720.98 and 2,216.52 is: 3,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,145.64 : 10,720.98 = 2,216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,145.64/10,720.98 = 2,216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,145.64x = 10,720.98 × 2,216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,145.64x = 23,763,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,763,266.59/7,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.56

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