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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.38, 10,566.15 and 2,114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.38, 10,566.15 and 2,114.11 is: 3,171.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.38 : 10,566.15 = 2,114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.38/10,566.15 = 2,114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.38x = 10,566.15 × 2,114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.38x = 22,338,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338,003.38/7,044.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.04

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