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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,075.89, 10,614.51 and 2,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,075.89, 10,614.51 and 2,144.68 is: 3,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,075.89 : 10,614.51 = 2,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,075.89/10,614.51 = 2,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,075.89x = 10,614.51 × 2,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,075.89x = 22,764,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764,700.77/7,075.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.22

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