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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.73, 10,655.59 and 2,173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.73, 10,655.59 and 2,173.37 is: 3,260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.73 : 10,655.59 = 2,173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.73/10,655.59 = 2,173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.73x = 10,655.59 × 2,173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.73x = 23,158,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158,539.64/7,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.05

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