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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.44, 10,653.68 and 2,171.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.44, 10,653.68 and 2,171.44 is: 3,257.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.44 : 10,653.68 = 2,171.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.44/10,653.68 = 2,171.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.44x = 10,653.68 × 2,171.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.44x = 23,133,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133,789.41/7,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.62

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