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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,048.79, 10,570.01 and 2,117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,048.79, 10,570.01 and 2,117.47 is: 3,175.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,048.79 : 10,570.01 = 2,117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,048.79/10,570.01 = 2,117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,048.79x = 10,570.01 × 2,117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,048.79x = 22,381,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,642.06/7,048.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.24

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