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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.12, 10,573.34 and 2,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.12, 10,573.34 and 2,118.44 is: 3,177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.12 : 10,573.34 = 2,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.12/10,573.34 = 2,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.12x = 10,573.34 × 2,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.12x = 22,398,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,986.39/7,050.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.11

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