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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.16, 10,731.52 and 2,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.16, 10,731.52 and 2,222.72 is: 3,334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.16 : 10,731.52 = 2,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.16/10,731.52 = 2,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.16x = 10,731.52 × 2,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.16x = 23,853,164.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,853,164.13/7,153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.63

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