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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.50, 10,662.78 and 2,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.50, 10,662.78 and 2,177.76 is: 3,266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.50 : 10,662.78 = 2,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.50/10,662.78 = 2,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.50x = 10,662.78 × 2,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.50x = 23,220,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,220,975.77/7,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.65

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