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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.34, 10,656.50 and 2,173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.34, 10,656.50 and 2,173.92 is: 3,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.34 : 10,656.50 = 2,173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.34/10,656.50 = 2,173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.34x = 10,656.50 × 2,173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.34x = 23,166,378.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,166,378.48/7,104.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.88

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