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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.28, 10,656.30 and 2,173.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.28, 10,656.30 and 2,173.72 is: 3,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.28 : 10,656.30 = 2,173.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.28/10,656.30 = 2,173.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.28x = 10,656.30 × 2,173.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.28x = 23,163,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,163,812.44/7,104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.54

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