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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,102.09, 10,652.88 and 2,171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,102.09, 10,652.88 and 2,171.76 is: 3,257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,102.09 : 10,652.88 = 2,171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,102.09/10,652.88 = 2,171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,102.09x = 10,652.88 × 2,171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,102.09x = 23,135,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,135,466.86/7,102.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.56

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