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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.70, 10,502.46 and 2,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.70, 10,502.46 and 2,073.72 is: 3,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.70 : 10,502.46 = 2,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.70/10,502.46 = 2,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.70x = 10,502.46 × 2,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.70x = 21,779,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,161.35/7,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.67

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