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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,102.76, 10,655.78 and 2,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,102.76, 10,655.78 and 2,173.12 is: 3,260.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,102.76 : 10,655.78 = 2,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,102.76/10,655.78 = 2,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,102.76x = 10,655.78 × 2,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,102.76x = 23,156,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,156,288.63/7,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.18

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