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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.56, 10,727.51 and 2,219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.56, 10,727.51 and 2,219.95 is: 3,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.56 : 10,727.51 = 2,219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.56/10,727.51 = 2,219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.56x = 10,727.51 × 2,219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.56x = 23,814,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,814,535.82/7,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.44

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