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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,040.93, 10,561.41 and 2,110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,040.93, 10,561.41 and 2,110.59 is: 3,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,040.93 : 10,561.41 = 2,110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,040.93/10,561.41 = 2,110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,040.93x = 10,561.41 × 2,110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,040.93x = 22,290,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290,806.33/7,040.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.89

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