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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.15, 10,669.41 and 2,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.15, 10,669.41 and 2,180.60 is: 3,271.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.15 : 10,669.41 = 2,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.15/10,669.41 = 2,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.15x = 10,669.41 × 2,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.15x = 23,265,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265,662.10/7,112.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.26

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