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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.04, 10,771.56 and 2,250.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.04, 10,771.56 and 2,250.71 is: 3,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.04 : 10,771.56 = 2,250.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.04/10,771.56 = 2,250.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.04x = 10,771.56 × 2,250.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.04x = 24,243,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,243,603.95/7,181.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.06

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