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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,148.90, 10,724.39 and 2,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,148.90, 10,724.39 and 2,218.94 is: 3,328.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,148.90 : 10,724.39 = 2,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,148.90/10,724.39 = 2,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,148.90x = 10,724.39 × 2,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,148.90x = 23,796,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,796,713.23/7,148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.72

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