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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.37, 10,671.56 and 2,183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.37, 10,671.56 and 2,183.36 is: 3,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.37 : 10,671.56 = 2,183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.37/10,671.56 = 2,183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.37x = 10,671.56 × 2,183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.37x = 23,299,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,792.97/7,114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.03

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