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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,051.71, 10,575.43 and 2,120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,051.71, 10,575.43 and 2,120.04 is: 3,179.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,051.71 : 10,575.43 = 2,120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,051.71/10,575.43 = 2,120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,051.71x = 10,575.43 × 2,120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,051.71x = 22,420,276.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420,276.44/7,051.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.41

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