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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.18, 10,670.97 and 2,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.18, 10,670.97 and 2,183.56 is: 3,275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.18 : 10,670.97 = 2,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.18/10,670.97 = 2,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.18x = 10,670.97 × 2,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.18x = 23,300,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,300,703.25/7,114.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.25

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