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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.25, 10,503.56 and 2,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.25, 10,503.56 and 2,003.70 is: 3,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.25 : 10,503.56 = 2,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.25/10,503.56 = 2,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.25x = 10,503.56 × 2,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.25x = 21,045,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,988.18/7,001.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.03

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