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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,044.65, 10,566.97 and 2,114.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,044.65, 10,566.97 and 2,114.29 is: 3,171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,044.65 : 10,566.97 = 2,114.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,044.65/10,566.97 = 2,114.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,044.65x = 10,566.97 × 2,114.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,044.65x = 22,341,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,575.60/7,044.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.42

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