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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.48, 10,652.22 and 2,171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.48, 10,652.22 and 2,171.16 is: 3,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.48 : 10,652.22 = 2,171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.48/10,652.22 = 2,171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.48x = 10,652.22 × 2,171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.48x = 23,127,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,673.98/7,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.74

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