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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,315.10, 10,221.70 and 7,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,315.10, 10,221.70 and 7,315.10 is: 10,221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,315.10 : 10,221.70 = 7,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,315.10/10,221.70 = 7,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,315.10x = 10,221.70 × 7,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,315.10x = 74,772,757.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,772,757.67/7,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,221.70

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