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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.76, 10,668.24 and 2,431.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.76, 10,668.24 and 2,431.58 is: 3,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.76 : 10,668.24 = 2,431.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.76/10,668.24 = 2,431.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.76x = 10,668.24 × 2,431.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.76x = 25,940,679.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940,679.02/7,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.58

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