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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,153.89, 10,732.16 and 2,223.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,153.89, 10,732.16 and 2,223.21 is: 3,335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,153.89 : 10,732.16 = 2,223.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,153.89/10,732.16 = 2,223.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,153.89x = 10,732.16 × 2,223.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,153.89x = 23,859,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,859,834.32/7,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.23

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