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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.49, 10,614.69 and 1,811.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.49, 10,614.69 and 1,811.49 is: 2,717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.49 : 10,614.69 = 1,811.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.49/10,614.69 = 1,811.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.49x = 10,614.69 × 1,811.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.49x = 19,228,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228,342.66/7,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,717.22

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