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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,154.14, 10,732.53 and 2,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,154.14, 10,732.53 and 2,223.46 is: 3,335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,154.14 : 10,732.53 = 2,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,154.14/10,732.53 = 2,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,154.14x = 10,732.53 × 2,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,154.14x = 23,863,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863,351.15/7,154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.60

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