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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,107.30, 10,659.60 and 2,177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,107.30, 10,659.60 and 2,177.10 is: 3,265.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,107.30 : 10,659.60 = 2,177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,107.30/10,659.60 = 2,177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,107.30x = 10,659.60 × 2,177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,107.30x = 23,207,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207,015.16/7,107.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.24

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