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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.29, 10,575.95 and 2,120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.29, 10,575.95 and 2,120.31 is: 3,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.29 : 10,575.95 = 2,120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.29/10,575.95 = 2,120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.29x = 10,575.95 × 2,120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.29x = 22,424,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,424,292.54/7,050.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.62

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