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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.31, 10,766.12 and 2,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.31, 10,766.12 and 2,246.84 is: 3,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.31 : 10,766.12 = 2,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.31/10,766.12 = 2,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.31x = 10,766.12 × 2,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.31x = 24,189,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,724.37/7,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.31

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