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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.52, 10,517.88 and 2,080.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.52, 10,517.88 and 2,080.32 is: 3,121.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.52 : 10,517.88 = 2,080.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.52/10,517.88 = 2,080.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.52x = 10,517.88 × 2,080.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.52x = 21,880,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880,556.12/7,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.10

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