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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.04, 10,668.16 and 2,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.04, 10,668.16 and 2,494.08 is: 3,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.04 : 10,668.16 = 2,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.04/10,668.16 = 2,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.04x = 10,668.16 × 2,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.04x = 26,607,244.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,244.49/7,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.68

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