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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,152.98, 10,730.16 and 2,221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,152.98, 10,730.16 and 2,221.29 is: 3,332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,152.98 : 10,730.16 = 2,221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,152.98/10,730.16 = 2,221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,152.98x = 10,730.16 × 2,221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,152.98x = 23,834,797.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834,797.11/7,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.15

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