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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.13, 10,504.88 and 2,004.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.13, 10,504.88 and 2,004.58 is: 3,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.13 : 10,504.88 = 2,004.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.13/10,504.88 = 2,004.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.13x = 10,504.88 × 2,004.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.13x = 21,057,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057,809.80/7,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.34

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