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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.60, 11,177.06 and 2,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.60, 11,177.06 and 2,186.40 is: 3,279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.60 : 11,177.06 = 2,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.60/11,177.06 = 2,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.60x = 11,177.06 × 2,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.60x = 24,437,529.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437,529.45/7,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.50

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