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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,047.49, 10,570.09 and 2,116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,047.49, 10,570.09 and 2,116.26 is: 3,174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,047.49 : 10,570.09 = 2,116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,047.49/10,570.09 = 2,116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,047.49x = 10,570.09 × 2,116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,047.49x = 22,369,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,369,053.37/7,047.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.05

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