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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.09, 10,561.52 and 2,111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.09, 10,561.52 and 2,111.81 is: 3,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.09 : 10,561.52 = 2,111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.09/10,561.52 = 2,111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.09x = 10,561.52 × 2,111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.09x = 22,303,860.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,860.18/7,043.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.77

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