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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.24, 10,666.74 and 2,180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.24, 10,666.74 and 2,180.86 is: 3,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.24 : 10,666.74 = 2,180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.24/10,666.74 = 2,180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.24x = 10,666.74 × 2,180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.24x = 23,262,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262,666.60/7,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.25

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