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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.15, 10,566.18 and 2,114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.15, 10,566.18 and 2,114.22 is: 3,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.15 : 10,566.18 = 2,114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.15/10,566.18 = 2,114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.15x = 10,566.18 × 2,114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.15x = 22,339,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,229.08/7,044.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.32

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