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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.83, 10,650.69 and 2,171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.83, 10,650.69 and 2,171.85 is: 3,257.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.83 : 10,650.69 = 2,171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.83/10,650.69 = 2,171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.83x = 10,650.69 × 2,171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.83x = 23,131,706.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,706.07/7,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.15

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