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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,155.36, 10,729.14 and 2,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,155.36, 10,729.14 and 2,223.66 is: 3,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,155.36 : 10,729.14 = 2,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,155.36/10,729.14 = 2,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,155.36x = 10,729.14 × 2,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,155.36x = 23,857,959.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,857,959.45/7,155.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.28

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