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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.91, 10,666.12 and 2,947.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.91, 10,666.12 and 2,947.85 is: 4,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.91 : 10,666.12 = 2,947.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.91/10,666.12 = 2,947.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.91x = 10,666.12 × 2,947.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.91x = 31,442,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,442,144.96/7,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.92

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