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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,150.60, 10,726.70 and 2,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,150.60, 10,726.70 and 2,220.20 is: 3,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,150.60 : 10,726.70 = 2,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,150.60/10,726.70 = 2,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,150.60x = 10,726.70 × 2,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,150.60x = 23,815,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,815,419.34/7,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.55

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