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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,001.82, 10,502.96 and 2,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,001.82, 10,502.96 and 2,071.04 is: 3,106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,001.82 : 10,502.96 = 2,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,001.82/10,502.96 = 2,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,001.82x = 10,502.96 × 2,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,001.82x = 21,751,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,751,987.41/7,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.62

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