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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.17, 10,655.55 and 2,173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.17, 10,655.55 and 2,173.84 is: 3,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.17 : 10,655.55 = 2,173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.17/10,655.55 = 2,173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.17x = 10,655.55 × 2,173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.17x = 23,163,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,434.17/7,104.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.54

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