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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,106.94, 10,662.17 and 2,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,106.94, 10,662.17 and 2,176.34 is: 3,265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,106.94 : 10,662.17 = 2,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,106.94/10,662.17 = 2,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,106.94x = 10,662.17 × 2,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,106.94x = 23,204,442.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,442.87/7,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.04

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