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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,072.53, 10,610.46 and 2,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,072.53, 10,610.46 and 2,141.88 is: 3,213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,072.53 : 10,610.46 = 2,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,072.53/10,610.46 = 2,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,072.53x = 10,610.46 × 2,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,072.53x = 22,726,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726,332.06/7,072.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.32

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