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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.19, 10,666.39 and 2,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.19, 10,666.39 and 2,180.82 is: 3,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.19 : 10,666.39 = 2,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.19/10,666.39 = 2,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.19x = 10,666.39 × 2,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.19x = 23,261,455.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261,455.28/7,111.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.10

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