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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.48, 10,673.08 and 2,183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.48, 10,673.08 and 2,183.24 is: 3,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.48 : 10,673.08 = 2,183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.48/10,673.08 = 2,183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.48x = 10,673.08 × 2,183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.48x = 23,301,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,895.18/7,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.28

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