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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.12, 10,514.85 and 2,079.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.12, 10,514.85 and 2,079.44 is: 3,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.12 : 10,514.85 = 2,079.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.12/10,514.85 = 2,079.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.12x = 10,514.85 × 2,079.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.12x = 21,864,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,864,999.68/7,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.62

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