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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,050.54, 10,572.70 and 2,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,050.54, 10,572.70 and 2,119.24 is: 3,177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,050.54 : 10,572.70 = 2,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,050.54/10,572.70 = 2,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,050.54x = 10,572.70 × 2,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,050.54x = 22,406,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,076.86/7,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.92

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