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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,101.89, 10,653.33 and 2,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,101.89, 10,653.33 and 2,171.15 is: 3,256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,101.89 : 10,653.33 = 2,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,101.89/10,653.33 = 2,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,101.89x = 10,653.33 × 2,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,101.89x = 23,129,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,977.43/7,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.88

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