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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.31, 10,666.96 and 2,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.31, 10,666.96 and 2,950.19 is: 4,425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.31 : 10,666.96 = 2,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.31/10,666.96 = 2,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.31x = 10,666.96 × 2,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.31x = 31,469,578.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,469,578.01/7,111.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.29

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