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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.29, 10,521.21 and 2,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.29, 10,521.21 and 2,083.91 is: 3,125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.29 : 10,521.21 = 2,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.29/10,521.21 = 2,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.29x = 10,521.21 × 2,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.29x = 21,925,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,925,202.13/7,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.79

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