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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.72, 10,657.40 and 2,173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.72, 10,657.40 and 2,173.65 is: 3,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.72 : 10,657.40 = 2,173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.72/10,657.40 = 2,173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.72x = 10,657.40 × 2,173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.72x = 23,165,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,165,446.64/7,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.03

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