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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.19, 10,729.78 and 2,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.19, 10,729.78 and 2,221.50 is: 3,332.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.19 : 10,729.78 = 2,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.19/10,729.78 = 2,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.19x = 10,729.78 × 2,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.19x = 23,836,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,836,200.72/7,153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.25

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