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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,168.70, 10,748.84 and 2,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,168.70, 10,748.84 and 2,169.58 is: 3,253.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,168.70 : 10,748.84 = 2,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,168.70/10,748.84 = 2,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,168.70x = 10,748.84 × 2,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,168.70x = 23,320,468.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320,468.29/7,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.10

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