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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.63, 10,524.94 and 2,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.63, 10,524.94 and 2,086.16 is: 3,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.63 : 10,524.94 = 2,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.63/10,524.94 = 2,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.63x = 10,524.94 × 2,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.63x = 21,956,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,956,650.99/7,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.23

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