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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.48, 10,565.11 and 2,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.48, 10,565.11 and 2,114.18 is: 3,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.48 : 10,565.11 = 2,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.48/10,565.11 = 2,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.48x = 10,565.11 × 2,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.48x = 22,336,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,498.04/7,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.33

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