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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.48, 10,723.56 and 2,218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.48, 10,723.56 and 2,218.96 is: 3,327.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.48 : 10,723.56 = 2,218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.48/10,723.56 = 2,218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.48x = 10,723.56 × 2,218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.48x = 23,795,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,795,150.70/7,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.77

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