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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.88, 10,658.61 and 2,174.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.88, 10,658.61 and 2,174.81 is: 3,262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.88 : 10,658.61 = 2,174.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.88/10,658.61 = 2,174.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.88x = 10,658.61 × 2,174.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.88x = 23,180,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180,398.32/7,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.15

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