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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.03, 10,729.80 and 2,222.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.03, 10,729.80 and 2,222.73 is: 3,334.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.03 : 10,729.80 = 2,222.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.03/10,729.80 = 2,222.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.03x = 10,729.80 × 2,222.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.03x = 23,849,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849,448.35/7,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.64

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