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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.68, 10,669.43 and 2,182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.68, 10,669.43 and 2,182.37 is: 3,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.68 : 10,669.43 = 2,182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.68/10,669.43 = 2,182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.68x = 10,669.43 × 2,182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.68x = 23,284,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,284,596.06/7,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.68

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