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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.28, 10,727.24 and 2,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.28, 10,727.24 and 2,220.62 is: 3,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.28 : 10,727.24 = 2,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.28/10,727.24 = 2,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.28x = 10,727.24 × 2,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.28x = 23,821,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821,058.95/7,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.49

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