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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,042.90, 10,564.34 and 2,112.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,042.90, 10,564.34 and 2,112.53 is: 3,168.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,042.90 : 10,564.34 = 2,112.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,042.90/10,564.34 = 2,112.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,042.90x = 10,564.34 × 2,112.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,042.90x = 22,317,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317,493.10/7,042.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.79

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