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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.34, 10,727.18 and 2,219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.34, 10,727.18 and 2,219.72 is: 3,330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.34 : 10,727.18 = 2,219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.34/10,727.18 = 2,219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.34x = 10,727.18 × 2,219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.34x = 23,811,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,811,335.99/7,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.10

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