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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,119.04, 10,676.72 and 2,187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,119.04, 10,676.72 and 2,187.52 is: 3,280.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,119.04 : 10,676.72 = 2,187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,119.04/10,676.72 = 2,187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,119.04x = 10,676.72 × 2,187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,119.04x = 23,355,538.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,355,538.53/7,119.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.71

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