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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,117.08, 10,675.80 and 2,186.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,117.08, 10,675.80 and 2,186.88 is: 3,280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,117.08 : 10,675.80 = 2,186.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,117.08/10,675.80 = 2,186.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,117.08x = 10,675.80 × 2,186.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,117.08x = 23,346,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346,693.50/7,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.38

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