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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.13, 10,671.55 and 2,494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.13, 10,671.55 and 2,494.13 is: 3,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.13 : 10,671.55 = 2,494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.13/10,671.55 = 2,494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.13x = 10,671.55 × 2,494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.13x = 26,616,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616,173.41/7,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.89

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