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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.16, 10,730.02 and 2,221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.16, 10,730.02 and 2,221.72 is: 3,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.16 : 10,730.02 = 2,221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.16/10,730.02 = 2,221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.16x = 10,730.02 × 2,221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.16x = 23,839,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,839,100.03/7,152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.13

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