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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,116.28, 10,675.98 and 2,186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,116.28, 10,675.98 and 2,186.29 is: 3,279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,116.28 : 10,675.98 = 2,186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,116.28/10,675.98 = 2,186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,116.28x = 10,675.98 × 2,186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,116.28x = 23,340,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,340,788.31/7,116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.91

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