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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.16, 10,567.71 and 2,114.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.16, 10,567.71 and 2,114.79 is: 3,172.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.16 : 10,567.71 = 2,114.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.16/10,567.71 = 2,114.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.16x = 10,567.71 × 2,114.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.16x = 22,348,487.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,348,487.43/7,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.18

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