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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.41, 10,566.59 and 2,114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.41, 10,566.59 and 2,114.03 is: 3,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.41 : 10,566.59 = 2,114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.41/10,566.59 = 2,114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.41x = 10,566.59 × 2,114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.41x = 22,338,024.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,338,024.85/7,044.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.03

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