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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.39, 10,652.58 and 2,170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.39, 10,652.58 and 2,170.65 is: 3,256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.39 : 10,652.58 = 2,170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.39/10,652.58 = 2,170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.39x = 10,652.58 × 2,170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.39x = 23,123,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123,022.78/7,101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.13

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