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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.58, 10,662.89 and 2,178.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.58, 10,662.89 and 2,178.21 is: 3,267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.58 : 10,662.89 = 2,178.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.58/10,662.89 = 2,178.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.58x = 10,662.89 × 2,178.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.58x = 23,225,995.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225,995.00/7,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.32

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