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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,016.91, 10,525.82 and 2,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,016.91, 10,525.82 and 2,086.14 is: 3,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,016.91 : 10,525.82 = 2,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,016.91/10,525.82 = 2,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,016.91x = 10,525.82 × 2,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,016.91x = 21,958,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,958,334.13/7,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.35

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