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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.60, 10,668.98 and 2,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.60, 10,668.98 and 2,182.28 is: 3,273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.60 : 10,668.98 = 2,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.60/10,668.98 = 2,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.60x = 10,668.98 × 2,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.60x = 23,282,701.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282,701.67/7,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.44

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