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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,067.52, 10,601.44 and 2,137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,067.52, 10,601.44 and 2,137.14 is: 3,205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,067.52 : 10,601.44 = 2,137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,067.52/10,601.44 = 2,137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,067.52x = 10,601.44 × 2,137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,067.52x = 22,656,761.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,656,761.48/7,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.76

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