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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110.72, 10,662.56 and 2,179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110.72, 10,662.56 and 2,179.17 is: 3,267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110.72 : 10,662.56 = 2,179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110.72/10,662.56 = 2,179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110.72x = 10,662.56 × 2,179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110.72x = 23,235,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235,530.88/7,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.68

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