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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,111.96, 10,670.70 and 2,950.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,111.96, 10,670.70 and 2,950.91 is: 4,427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,111.96 : 10,670.70 = 2,950.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,111.96/10,670.70 = 2,950.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,111.96x = 10,670.70 × 2,950.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,111.96x = 31,488,275.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,488,275.34/7,111.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.51

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