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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,211.42, 10,814.41 and 2,529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,211.42, 10,814.41 and 2,529.98 is: 3,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,211.42 : 10,814.41 = 2,529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,211.42/10,814.41 = 2,529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,211.42x = 10,814.41 × 2,529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,211.42x = 27,360,241.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,360,241.01/7,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.02

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