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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.58, 10,653.42 and 2,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.58, 10,653.42 and 2,170.57 is: 3,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.58 : 10,653.42 = 2,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.58/10,653.42 = 2,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.58x = 10,653.42 × 2,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.58x = 23,123,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,123,993.85/7,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.18

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