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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.88, 10,723.77 and 2,218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.88, 10,723.77 and 2,218.73 is: 3,328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.88 : 10,723.77 = 2,218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.88/10,723.77 = 2,218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.88x = 10,723.77 × 2,218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.88x = 23,793,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,793,096.59/7,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.23

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