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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,049.44, 10,572.27 and 2,117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,049.44, 10,572.27 and 2,117.98 is: 3,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,049.44 : 10,572.27 = 2,117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,049.44/10,572.27 = 2,117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,049.44x = 10,572.27 × 2,117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,049.44x = 22,391,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391,856.41/7,049.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.40

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