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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,014.85, 10,524.47 and 2,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,014.85, 10,524.47 and 2,084.52 is: 3,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,014.85 : 10,524.47 = 2,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,014.85/10,524.47 = 2,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,014.85x = 10,524.47 × 2,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,014.85x = 21,938,468.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938,468.20/7,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.43

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