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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.20, 10,562.75 and 2,111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.20, 10,562.75 and 2,111.67 is: 3,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.20 : 10,562.75 = 2,111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.20/10,562.75 = 2,111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.20x = 10,562.75 × 2,111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.20x = 22,305,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,305,051.53/7,043.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.89

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