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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.58, 10,670.28 and 2,184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.58, 10,670.28 and 2,184.27 is: 3,275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.58 : 10,670.28 = 2,184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.58/10,670.28 = 2,184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.58x = 10,670.28 × 2,184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.58x = 23,306,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306,736.58/7,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.91

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