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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.58, 10,562.24 and 2,110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.58, 10,562.24 and 2,110.11 is: 3,165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.58 : 10,562.24 = 2,110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.58/10,562.24 = 2,110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.58x = 10,562.24 × 2,110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.58x = 22,287,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,287,488.25/7,040.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.58

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