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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.40, 10,512.51 and 2,849.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.40, 10,512.51 and 2,849.53 is: 4,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.40 : 10,512.51 = 2,849.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.40/10,512.51 = 2,849.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.40x = 10,512.51 × 2,849.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.40x = 29,955,712.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,955,712.62/7,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.60

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