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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.58, 10,560.74 and 2,109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.58, 10,560.74 and 2,109.11 is: 3,164.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.58 : 10,560.74 = 2,109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.58/10,560.74 = 2,109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.58x = 10,560.74 × 2,109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.58x = 22,273,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,273,698.99/7,039.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.07

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