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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.22, 10,722.54 and 2,216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.22, 10,722.54 and 2,216.94 is: 3,325.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.22 : 10,722.54 = 2,216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.22/10,722.54 = 2,216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.22x = 10,722.54 × 2,216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.22x = 23,771,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,771,227.83/7,147.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.94

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