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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,151.78, 10,727.76 and 2,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,151.78, 10,727.76 and 2,221.40 is: 3,332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,151.78 : 10,727.76 = 2,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,151.78/10,727.76 = 2,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,151.78x = 10,727.76 × 2,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,151.78x = 23,830,646.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830,646.06/7,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.13

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