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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.36, 10,658.06 and 2,173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.36, 10,658.06 and 2,173.83 is: 3,261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.36 : 10,658.06 = 2,173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.36/10,658.06 = 2,173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.36x = 10,658.06 × 2,173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.36x = 23,168,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,816.00/7,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.21

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