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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.31, 10,654.69 and 2,173.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.31, 10,654.69 and 2,173.89 is: 3,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.31 : 10,654.69 = 2,173.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.31/10,654.69 = 2,173.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.31x = 10,654.69 × 2,173.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.31x = 23,162,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,162,124.04/7,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.83

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