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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,039.78, 10,561.19 and 2,109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,039.78, 10,561.19 and 2,109.85 is: 3,165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,039.78 : 10,561.19 = 2,109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,039.78/10,561.19 = 2,109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,039.78x = 10,561.19 × 2,109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,039.78x = 22,282,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,282,489.77/7,039.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.23

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