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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,118.83, 10,679.91 and 2,188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,118.83, 10,679.91 and 2,188.45 is: 3,283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,118.83 : 10,679.91 = 2,188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,118.83/10,679.91 = 2,188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,118.83x = 10,679.91 × 2,188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,118.83x = 23,372,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,372,449.04/7,118.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.19

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