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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.73, 10,503.36 and 2,071.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.73, 10,503.36 and 2,071.37 is: 3,107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.73 : 10,503.36 = 2,071.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.73/10,503.36 = 2,071.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.73x = 10,503.36 × 2,071.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.73x = 21,756,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,756,371.06/7,001.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.29

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