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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.20, 10,521.24 and 2,083.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.20, 10,521.24 and 2,083.88 is: 3,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.20 : 10,521.24 = 2,083.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.20/10,521.24 = 2,083.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.20x = 10,521.24 × 2,083.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.20x = 21,925,001.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,001.61/7,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.80

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