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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.60, 10,722.20 and 2,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.60, 10,722.20 and 2,217.20 is: 3,326.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.60 : 10,722.20 = 2,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.60/10,722.20 = 2,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.60x = 10,722.20 × 2,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.60x = 23,773,261.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,773,261.84/7,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.05

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