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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.57, 10,515.92 and 2,080.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.57, 10,515.92 and 2,080.21 is: 3,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.57 : 10,515.92 = 2,080.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.57/10,515.92 = 2,080.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.57x = 10,515.92 × 2,080.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.57x = 21,875,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,875,352.10/7,010.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.34

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