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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,181.10, 10,771.64 and 2,251.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,181.10, 10,771.64 and 2,251.13 is: 3,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,181.10 : 10,771.64 = 2,251.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,181.10/10,771.64 = 2,251.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,181.10x = 10,771.64 × 2,251.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,181.10x = 24,248,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,248,361.95/7,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.69

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