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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.13, 10,667.75 and 2,181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.13, 10,667.75 and 2,181.39 is: 3,271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.13 : 10,667.75 = 2,181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.13/10,667.75 = 2,181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.13x = 10,667.75 × 2,181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.13x = 23,270,523.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,523.17/7,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.95

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