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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.40, 10,659.32 and 2,174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.40, 10,659.32 and 2,174.54 is: 3,262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.40 : 10,659.32 = 2,174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.40/10,659.32 = 2,174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.40x = 10,659.32 × 2,174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.40x = 23,179,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,179,117.71/7,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.18

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