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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.24, 10,521.36 and 1,820.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.24, 10,521.36 and 1,820.88 is: 2,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.24 : 10,521.36 = 1,820.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.24/10,521.36 = 1,820.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.24x = 10,521.36 × 1,820.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.24x = 19,158,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158,134.00/7,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,731.32

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