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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.55, 10,722.37 and 2,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.55, 10,722.37 and 2,217.59 is: 3,326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.55 : 10,722.37 = 2,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.55/10,722.37 = 2,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.55x = 10,722.37 × 2,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.55x = 23,777,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,777,761.33/7,147.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.70

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