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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,100.99, 10,651.52 and 2,170.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,100.99, 10,651.52 and 2,170.61 is: 3,255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,100.99 : 10,651.52 = 2,170.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,100.99/10,651.52 = 2,170.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,100.99x = 10,651.52 × 2,170.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,100.99x = 23,120,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,120,284.97/7,100.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.92

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