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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,117.83, 10,675.76 and 2,186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,117.83, 10,675.76 and 2,186.10 is: 3,278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,117.83 : 10,675.76 = 2,186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,117.83/10,675.76 = 2,186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,117.83x = 10,675.76 × 2,186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,117.83x = 23,338,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,338,268.01/7,117.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.85

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