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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.08, 10,658.72 and 2,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.08, 10,658.72 and 2,175.72 is: 3,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.08 : 10,658.72 = 2,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.08/10,658.72 = 2,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.08x = 10,658.72 × 2,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.08x = 23,190,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190,390.28/7,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.46

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