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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,041.66, 10,562.88 and 2,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,041.66, 10,562.88 and 2,110.80 is: 3,166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,041.66 : 10,562.88 = 2,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,041.66/10,562.88 = 2,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,041.66x = 10,562.88 × 2,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,041.66x = 22,296,127.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,296,127.10/7,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.32

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