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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.68, 10,570.36 and 2,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.68, 10,570.36 and 2,115.20 is: 3,173.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.68 : 10,570.36 = 2,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.68/10,570.36 = 2,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.68x = 10,570.36 × 2,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.68x = 22,358,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,425.47/7,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.35

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