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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,301.31, 10,953.78 and 2,107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,301.31, 10,953.78 and 2,107.18 is: 3,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,301.31 : 10,953.78 = 2,107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,301.31/10,953.78 = 2,107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,301.31x = 10,953.78 × 2,107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,301.31x = 23,081,586.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081,586.14/7,301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.29

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