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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.08, 10,728.36 and 2,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.08, 10,728.36 and 2,221.42 is: 3,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.08 : 10,728.36 = 2,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.08/10,728.36 = 2,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.08x = 10,728.36 × 2,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.08x = 23,832,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832,193.47/7,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.67

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