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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.41, 10,571.37 and 2,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.41, 10,571.37 and 2,116.14 is: 3,174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.41 : 10,571.37 = 2,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.41/10,571.37 = 2,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.41x = 10,571.37 × 2,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.41x = 22,370,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370,498.91/7,046.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.74

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