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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,077.32, 10,617.51 and 2,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,077.32, 10,617.51 and 2,147.33 is: 3,221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,077.32 : 10,617.51 = 2,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,077.32/10,617.51 = 2,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,077.32x = 10,617.51 × 2,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,077.32x = 22,799,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,254.50/7,077.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,221.45

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