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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.10, 10,492.34 and 2,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.10, 10,492.34 and 2,614.14 is: 3,917.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.10 : 10,492.34 = 2,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.10/10,492.34 = 2,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.10x = 10,492.34 × 2,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.10x = 27,428,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428,432.62/7,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,917.73

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