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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.29, 10,571.19 and 2,116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.29, 10,571.19 and 2,116.02 is: 3,174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.29 : 10,571.19 = 2,116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.29/10,571.19 = 2,116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.29x = 10,571.19 × 2,116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.29x = 22,368,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368,849.46/7,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.56

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