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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.61, 10,766.12 and 2,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.61, 10,766.12 and 2,247.14 is: 3,370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.61 : 10,766.12 = 2,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.61/10,766.12 = 2,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.61x = 10,766.12 × 2,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.61x = 24,192,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192,994.58/7,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.62

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