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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.64, 10,721.52 and 2,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.64, 10,721.52 and 2,217.48 is: 3,325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.64 : 10,721.52 = 2,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.64/10,721.52 = 2,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.64x = 10,721.52 × 2,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.64x = 23,774,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,774,756.17/7,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.77

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