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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.23, 10,665.64 and 2,367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.23, 10,665.64 and 2,367.48 is: 3,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.23 : 10,665.64 = 2,367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.23/10,665.64 = 2,367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.23x = 10,665.64 × 2,367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.23x = 25,250,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,250,677.55/7,112.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.32

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