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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.47, 10,502.24 and 2,071.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.47, 10,502.24 and 2,071.15 is: 3,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.47 : 10,502.24 = 2,071.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.47/10,502.24 = 2,071.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.47x = 10,502.24 × 2,071.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.47x = 21,751,714.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,751,714.38/7,001.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.74

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