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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,147.67, 10,720.58 and 2,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,147.67, 10,720.58 and 2,217.20 is: 3,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,147.67 : 10,720.58 = 2,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,147.67/10,720.58 = 2,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,147.67x = 10,720.58 × 2,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,147.67x = 23,769,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,769,605.29/7,147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.51

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