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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.66, 10,525.56 and 2,086.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.66, 10,525.56 and 2,086.31 is: 3,129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.66 : 10,525.56 = 2,086.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.66/10,525.56 = 2,086.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.66x = 10,525.56 × 2,086.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.66x = 21,959,528.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,959,528.46/7,016.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.63

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