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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.36, 10,503.66 and 2,071.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.36, 10,503.66 and 2,071.99 is: 3,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.36 : 10,503.66 = 2,071.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.36/10,503.66 = 2,071.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.36x = 10,503.66 × 2,071.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.36x = 21,763,478.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,763,478.48/7,002.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.02

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