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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,010.88, 10,517.96 and 2,080.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,010.88, 10,517.96 and 2,080.56 is: 3,121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,010.88 : 10,517.96 = 2,080.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,010.88/10,517.96 = 2,080.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,010.88x = 10,517.96 × 2,080.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,010.88x = 21,883,246.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883,246.86/7,010.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.33

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