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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.44, 10,573.77 and 2,118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.44, 10,573.77 and 2,118.98 is: 3,177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.44 : 10,573.77 = 2,118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.44/10,573.77 = 2,118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.44x = 10,573.77 × 2,118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.44x = 22,405,607.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,607.15/7,050.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.90

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