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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,100.89, 10,653.64 and 2,170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,100.89, 10,653.64 and 2,170.51 is: 3,256.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,100.89 : 10,653.64 = 2,170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,100.89/10,653.64 = 2,170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,100.89x = 10,653.64 × 2,170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,100.89x = 23,123,800.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123,800.10/7,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.47

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