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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,081.04, 10,621.58 and 2,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,081.04, 10,621.58 and 2,150.72 is: 3,226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,081.04 : 10,621.58 = 2,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,081.04/10,621.58 = 2,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,081.04x = 10,621.58 × 2,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,081.04x = 22,843,980.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843,980.68/7,081.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.08

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