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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.26, 10,572.96 and 2,117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.26, 10,572.96 and 2,117.91 is: 3,177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.26 : 10,572.96 = 2,117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.26/10,572.96 = 2,117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.26x = 10,572.96 × 2,117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.26x = 22,392,577.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,577.71/7,048.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.04

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