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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.30, 10,573.83 and 2,119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.30, 10,573.83 and 2,119.83 is: 3,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.30 : 10,573.83 = 2,119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.30/10,573.83 = 2,119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.30x = 10,573.83 × 2,119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.30x = 22,414,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,722.05/7,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.26

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