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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.43, 10,577.25 and 2,120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.43, 10,577.25 and 2,120.16 is: 3,180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.43 : 10,577.25 = 2,120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.43/10,577.25 = 2,120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.43x = 10,577.25 × 2,120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.43x = 22,425,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,462.36/7,050.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.72

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