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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.59, 10,659.98 and 2,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.59, 10,659.98 and 2,176.28 is: 3,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.59 : 10,659.98 = 2,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.59/10,659.98 = 2,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.59x = 10,659.98 × 2,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.59x = 23,199,101.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199,101.27/7,106.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.45

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