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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,116.46, 10,676.27 and 2,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,116.46, 10,676.27 and 2,186.59 is: 3,280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,116.46 : 10,676.27 = 2,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,116.46/10,676.27 = 2,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,116.46x = 10,676.27 × 2,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,116.46x = 23,344,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,344,625.22/7,116.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.37

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