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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,177.92, 10,766.87 and 2,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,177.92, 10,766.87 and 2,247.58 is: 3,371.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,177.92 : 10,766.87 = 2,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,177.92/10,766.87 = 2,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,177.92x = 10,766.87 × 2,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,177.92x = 24,199,401.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,199,401.67/7,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.37

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