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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.62, 10,658.49 and 2,174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.62, 10,658.49 and 2,174.64 is: 3,262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.62 : 10,658.49 = 2,174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.62/10,658.49 = 2,174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.62x = 10,658.49 × 2,174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.62x = 23,178,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,178,330.57/7,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.43

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