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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.37, 10,721.72 and 2,215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.37, 10,721.72 and 2,215.69 is: 3,323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.37 : 10,721.72 = 2,215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.37/10,721.72 = 2,215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.37x = 10,721.72 × 2,215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.37x = 23,755,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,755,986.52/7,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.74

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