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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.19, 10,563.29 and 2,111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.19, 10,563.29 and 2,111.83 is: 3,167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.19 : 10,563.29 = 2,111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.19/10,563.29 = 2,111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.19x = 10,563.29 × 2,111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.19x = 22,307,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,307,843.67/7,042.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.74

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