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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.14, 10,721.73 and 2,217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.14, 10,721.73 and 2,217.02 is: 3,326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.14 : 10,721.73 = 2,217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.14/10,721.73 = 2,217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.14x = 10,721.73 × 2,217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.14x = 23,770,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770,289.84/7,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.31

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