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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.28, 10,654.80 and 2,172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.28, 10,654.80 and 2,172.72 is: 3,259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.28 : 10,654.80 = 2,172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.28/10,654.80 = 2,172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.28x = 10,654.80 × 2,172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.28x = 23,149,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,149,897.06/7,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.04

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