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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,109.02, 10,663.53 and 2,178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,109.02, 10,663.53 and 2,178.64 is: 3,267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,109.02 : 10,663.53 = 2,178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,109.02/10,663.53 = 2,178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,109.02x = 10,663.53 × 2,178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,109.02x = 23,231,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231,993.00/7,109.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.96

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