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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.32, 10,566.36 and 2,113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.32, 10,566.36 and 2,113.88 is: 3,170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.32 : 10,566.36 = 2,113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.32/10,566.36 = 2,113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.32x = 10,566.36 × 2,113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.32x = 22,336,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,017.08/7,044.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.78

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