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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.52, 10,662.78 and 2,178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.52, 10,662.78 and 2,178.14 is: 3,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.52 : 10,662.78 = 2,178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.52/10,662.78 = 2,178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.52x = 10,662.78 × 2,178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.52x = 23,225,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,027.63/7,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.21

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