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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.47, 10,721.34 and 2,217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.47, 10,721.34 and 2,217.27 is: 3,325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.47 : 10,721.34 = 2,217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.47/10,721.34 = 2,217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.47x = 10,721.34 × 2,217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.47x = 23,772,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772,105.54/7,147.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.95

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