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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,175.97, 10,766.12 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,175.97, 10,766.12 and 2,246.13 is: 3,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,175.97 : 10,766.12 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,175.97/10,766.12 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,175.97x = 10,766.12 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,175.97x = 24,182,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,182,093.88/7,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.87

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