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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,002.44, 10,503.63 and 2,072.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,002.44, 10,503.63 and 2,072.11 is: 3,108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,002.44 : 10,503.63 = 2,072.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,002.44/10,503.63 = 2,072.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,002.44x = 10,503.63 × 2,072.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,002.44x = 21,764,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,764,676.76/7,002.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.16

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