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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,109.23, 10,663.46 and 2,178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,109.23, 10,663.46 and 2,178.89 is: 3,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,109.23 : 10,663.46 = 2,178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,109.23/10,663.46 = 2,178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,109.23x = 10,663.46 × 2,178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,109.23x = 23,234,442.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,234,442.15/7,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.21

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