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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.06, 10,657.35 and 2,173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.06, 10,657.35 and 2,173.59 is: 3,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.06 : 10,657.35 = 2,173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.06/10,657.35 = 2,173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.06x = 10,657.35 × 2,173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.06x = 23,164,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,709.39/7,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.77

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