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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,108.89, 10,664.84 and 2,178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,108.89, 10,664.84 and 2,178.37 is: 3,268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,108.89 : 10,664.84 = 2,178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,108.89/10,664.84 = 2,178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,108.89x = 10,664.84 × 2,178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,108.89x = 23,231,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,967.51/7,108.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.02

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