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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.13, 10,561.29 and 2,110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.13, 10,561.29 and 2,110.86 is: 3,166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.13 : 10,561.29 = 2,110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.13/10,561.29 = 2,110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.13x = 10,561.29 × 2,110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.13x = 22,293,396.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293,396.69/7,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.17

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