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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,075.14, 10,603.54 and 2,910.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,075.14, 10,603.54 and 2,910.43 is: 4,361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,075.14 : 10,603.54 = 2,910.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,075.14/10,603.54 = 2,910.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,075.14x = 10,603.54 × 2,910.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,075.14x = 30,860,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,860,860.92/7,075.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.87

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