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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,075.50, 10,614.78 and 2,145.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,075.50, 10,614.78 and 2,145.51 is: 3,218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,075.50 : 10,614.78 = 2,145.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,075.50/10,614.78 = 2,145.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,075.50x = 10,614.78 × 2,145.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,075.50x = 22,774,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,124.68/7,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.73

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