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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.18, 10,666.47 and 2,180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.18, 10,666.47 and 2,180.56 is: 3,270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.18 : 10,666.47 = 2,180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.18/10,666.47 = 2,180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.18x = 10,666.47 × 2,180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.18x = 23,258,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,258,877.82/7,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.75

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