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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.73, 10,766.61 and 2,246.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.73, 10,766.61 and 2,246.94 is: 3,370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.73 : 10,766.61 = 2,246.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.73/10,766.61 = 2,246.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.73x = 10,766.61 × 2,246.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.73x = 24,191,926.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,191,926.67/7,177.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.42

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