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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,167.60, 10,751.40 and 2,236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,167.60, 10,751.40 and 2,236.88 is: 3,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,167.60 : 10,751.40 = 2,236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,167.60/10,751.40 = 2,236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,167.60x = 10,751.40 × 2,236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,167.60x = 24,049,591.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049,591.63/7,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.32

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