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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.14, 10,570.83 and 2,115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.14, 10,570.83 and 2,115.87 is: 3,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.14 : 10,570.83 = 2,115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.14/10,570.83 = 2,115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.14x = 10,570.83 × 2,115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.14x = 22,366,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366,545.68/7,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.30

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