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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.19, 10,566.18 and 2,114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.19, 10,566.18 and 2,114.87 is: 3,171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.19 : 10,566.18 = 2,114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.19/10,566.18 = 2,114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.19x = 10,566.18 × 2,114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.19x = 22,346,044.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,044.27/7,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.37

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