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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,076.91, 10,614.56 and 2,147.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,076.91, 10,614.56 and 2,147.25 is: 3,220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,076.91 : 10,614.56 = 2,147.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,076.91/10,614.56 = 2,147.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,076.91x = 10,614.56 × 2,147.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,076.91x = 22,792,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,103.22/7,076.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.63

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