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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.43, 10,503.68 and 2,073.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.43, 10,503.68 and 2,073.11 is: 3,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.43 : 10,503.68 = 2,073.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.43/10,503.68 = 2,073.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.43x = 10,503.68 × 2,073.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.43x = 21,775,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775,280.24/7,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.23

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