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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.77, 10,652.69 and 2,171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.77, 10,652.69 and 2,171.39 is: 3,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.77 : 10,652.69 = 2,171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.77/10,652.69 = 2,171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.77x = 10,652.69 × 2,171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.77x = 23,131,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,144.54/7,101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.10

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