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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.39, 10,657.08 and 2,173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.39, 10,657.08 and 2,173.65 is: 3,260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.39 : 10,657.08 = 2,173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.39/10,657.08 = 2,173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.39x = 10,657.08 × 2,173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.39x = 23,164,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,164,761.94/7,104.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.63

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