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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,107.72, 10,661.60 and 2,177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,107.72, 10,661.60 and 2,177.34 is: 3,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,107.72 : 10,661.60 = 2,177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,107.72/10,661.60 = 2,177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,107.72x = 10,661.60 × 2,177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,107.72x = 23,213,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,213,928.14/7,107.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.02

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