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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.40, 10,507.14 and 2,073.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.40, 10,507.14 and 2,073.16 is: 3,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.40 : 10,507.14 = 2,073.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.40/10,507.14 = 2,073.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.40x = 10,507.14 × 2,073.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.40x = 21,782,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782,982.36/7,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.34

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