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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.63, 10,504.13 and 2,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.63, 10,504.13 and 2,004.08 is: 3,006.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.63 : 10,504.13 = 2,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.63/10,504.13 = 2,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.63x = 10,504.13 × 2,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.63x = 21,051,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,051,054.31/7,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.59

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