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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.96, 10,606.76 and 2,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.96, 10,606.76 and 2,141.30 is: 3,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.96 : 10,606.76 = 2,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.96/10,606.76 = 2,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.96x = 10,606.76 × 2,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.96x = 22,712,255.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712,255.19/7,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.05

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