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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.56, 10,569.84 and 2,116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.56, 10,569.84 and 2,116.72 is: 3,175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.56 : 10,569.84 = 2,116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.56/10,569.84 = 2,116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.56x = 10,569.84 × 2,116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.56x = 22,373,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,391.72/7,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.08

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