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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,103.73, 10,657.12 and 2,173.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,103.73, 10,657.12 and 2,173.21 is: 3,260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,103.73 : 10,657.12 = 2,173.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,103.73/10,657.12 = 2,173.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,103.73x = 10,657.12 × 2,173.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,103.73x = 23,160,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160,159.76/7,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.28

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