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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,043.99, 10,567.01 and 2,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,043.99, 10,567.01 and 2,114.02 is: 3,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,043.99 : 10,567.01 = 2,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,043.99/10,567.01 = 2,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,043.99x = 10,567.01 × 2,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,043.99x = 22,338,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338,842.74/7,043.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.33

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