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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.52, 10,512.70 and 2,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.52, 10,512.70 and 2,849.66 is: 4,270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.52 : 10,512.70 = 2,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.52/10,512.70 = 2,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.52x = 10,512.70 × 2,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.52x = 29,957,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,957,620.68/7,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.80

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