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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.16, 10,663.22 and 2,179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.16, 10,663.22 and 2,179.61 is: 3,268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.16 : 10,663.22 = 2,179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.16/10,663.22 = 2,179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.16x = 10,663.22 × 2,179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.16x = 23,241,607.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241,607.63/7,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.33

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