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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.33, 10,670.02 and 2,116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.33, 10,670.02 and 2,116.73 is: 3,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.33 : 10,670.02 = 2,116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.33/10,670.02 = 2,116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.33x = 10,670.02 × 2,116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.33x = 22,585,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,585,572.82/7,114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.66

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