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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.08, 10,612.72 and 2,144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.08, 10,612.72 and 2,144.56 is: 3,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.08 : 10,612.72 = 2,144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.08/10,612.72 = 2,144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.08x = 10,612.72 × 2,144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.08x = 22,759,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759,614.80/7,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.42

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