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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.16, 10,726.61 and 2,220.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.16, 10,726.61 and 2,220.69 is: 3,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.16 : 10,726.61 = 2,220.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.16/10,726.61 = 2,220.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.16x = 10,726.61 × 2,220.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.16x = 23,820,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820,464.46/7,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.99

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