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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,017.91, 10,527.32 and 2,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,017.91, 10,527.32 and 2,087.14 is: 3,130.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,017.91 : 10,527.32 = 2,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,017.91/10,527.32 = 2,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,017.91x = 10,527.32 × 2,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,017.91x = 21,971,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971,990.66/7,017.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.85

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