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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.59, 10,667.45 and 2,181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.59, 10,667.45 and 2,181.25 is: 3,271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.59 : 10,667.45 = 2,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.59/10,667.45 = 2,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.59x = 10,667.45 × 2,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.59x = 23,268,375.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,375.31/7,111.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.89

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