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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,109.86, 10,666.84 and 2,180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,109.86, 10,666.84 and 2,180.23 is: 3,270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,109.86 : 10,666.84 = 2,180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,109.86/10,666.84 = 2,180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,109.86x = 10,666.84 × 2,180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,109.86x = 23,256,111.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,111.24/7,109.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.97

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