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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,003.75, 10,506.72 and 2,072.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,003.75, 10,506.72 and 2,072.89 is: 3,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,003.75 : 10,506.72 = 2,072.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,003.75/10,506.72 = 2,072.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,003.75x = 10,506.72 × 2,072.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,003.75x = 21,779,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,274.82/7,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.66

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