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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.57, 10,662.47 and 2,178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.57, 10,662.47 and 2,178.23 is: 3,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.57 : 10,662.47 = 2,178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.57/10,662.47 = 2,178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.57x = 10,662.47 × 2,178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.57x = 23,225,272.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,272.19/7,108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.22

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