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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.41, 10,567.30 and 2,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.41, 10,567.30 and 2,115.04 is: 3,172.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.41 : 10,567.30 = 2,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.41/10,567.30 = 2,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.41x = 10,567.30 × 2,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.41x = 22,350,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350,262.19/7,045.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.32

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