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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.08, 10,573.59 and 2,118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.08, 10,573.59 and 2,118.74 is: 3,177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.08 : 10,573.59 = 2,118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.08/10,573.59 = 2,118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.08x = 10,573.59 × 2,118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.08x = 22,402,688.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,688.08/7,050.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.65

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