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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.04, 10,662.52 and 2,178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.04, 10,662.52 and 2,178.02 is: 3,267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.04 : 10,662.52 = 2,178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.04/10,662.52 = 2,178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.04x = 10,662.52 × 2,178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.04x = 23,223,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223,181.81/7,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.17

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