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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.48, 10,662.08 and 2,176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.48, 10,662.08 and 2,176.17 is: 3,264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.48 : 10,662.08 = 2,176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.48/10,662.08 = 2,176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.48x = 10,662.08 × 2,176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.48x = 23,202,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,202,460.01/7,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.97

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