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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.25, 10,521.33 and 1,749.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.25, 10,521.33 and 1,749.23 is: 2,623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.25 : 10,521.33 = 1,749.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.25/10,521.33 = 1,749.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.25x = 10,521.33 × 1,749.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.25x = 18,404,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404,206.36/7,014.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.83

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