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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,074.29, 10,611.98 and 2,144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,074.29, 10,611.98 and 2,144.34 is: 3,216.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,074.29 : 10,611.98 = 2,144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,074.29/10,611.98 = 2,144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,074.29x = 10,611.98 × 2,144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,074.29x = 22,755,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,755,682.47/7,074.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.68

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