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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.78, 10,673.73 and 2,184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.78, 10,673.73 and 2,184.79 is: 3,277.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.78 : 10,673.73 = 2,184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.78/10,673.73 = 2,184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.78x = 10,673.73 × 2,184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.78x = 23,319,858.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319,858.57/7,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.66

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