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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.19, 10,571.90 and 2,117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.19, 10,571.90 and 2,117.73 is: 3,176.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.19 : 10,571.90 = 2,117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.19/10,571.90 = 2,117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.19x = 10,571.90 × 2,117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.19x = 22,388,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,388,419.20/7,049.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.03

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