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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.03, 10,561.51 and 2,110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.03, 10,561.51 and 2,110.35 is: 3,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.03 : 10,561.51 = 2,110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.03/10,561.51 = 2,110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.03x = 10,561.51 × 2,110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.03x = 22,288,482.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288,482.63/7,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.06

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