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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.16, 10,568 and 2,113.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.16, 10,568 and 2,113.89 is: 3,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.16 : 10,568 = 2,113.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.16/10,568 = 2,113.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.16x = 10,568 × 2,113.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.16x = 22,339,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,589.52/7,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.36

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