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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,116.83, 10,674.04 and 2,185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,116.83, 10,674.04 and 2,185.13 is: 3,277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,116.83 : 10,674.04 = 2,185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,116.83/10,674.04 = 2,185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,116.83x = 10,674.04 × 2,185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,116.83x = 23,324,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,324,106.19/7,116.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.32

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