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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.30, 10,658.01 and 2,174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.30, 10,658.01 and 2,174.33 is: 3,261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.30 : 10,658.01 = 2,174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.30/10,658.01 = 2,174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.30x = 10,658.01 × 2,174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.30x = 23,173,977.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,977.59/7,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.96

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