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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.41, 10,658.15 and 2,173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.41, 10,658.15 and 2,173.89 is: 3,261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.41 : 10,658.15 = 2,173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.41/10,658.15 = 2,173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.41x = 10,658.15 × 2,173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.41x = 23,169,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169,645.70/7,104.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.30

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