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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.55, 10,726.23 and 2,220.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.55, 10,726.23 and 2,220.89 is: 3,331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.55 : 10,726.23 = 2,220.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.55/10,726.23 = 2,220.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.55x = 10,726.23 × 2,220.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.55x = 23,821,776.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821,776.94/7,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.46

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