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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,146.36, 10,715.67 and 2,214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,146.36, 10,715.67 and 2,214.66 is: 3,320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,146.36 : 10,715.67 = 2,214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,146.36/10,715.67 = 2,214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,146.36x = 10,715.67 × 2,214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,146.36x = 23,731,565.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,731,565.72/7,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.79

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