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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.41, 10,501.46 and 2,072.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.41, 10,501.46 and 2,072.38 is: 3,107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.41 : 10,501.46 = 2,072.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.41/10,501.46 = 2,072.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.41x = 10,501.46 × 2,072.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.41x = 21,763,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,763,015.67/7,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.49

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