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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.38, 10,563.16 and 2,112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.38, 10,563.16 and 2,112.11 is: 3,168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.38 : 10,563.16 = 2,112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.38/10,563.16 = 2,112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.38x = 10,563.16 × 2,112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.38x = 22,310,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310,545.31/7,042.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.04

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