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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.53, 10,723.82 and 2,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.53, 10,723.82 and 2,218.56 is: 3,328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.53 : 10,723.82 = 2,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.53/10,723.82 = 2,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.53x = 10,723.82 × 2,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.53x = 23,791,470.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791,470.46/7,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.16

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