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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.16, 10,505.88 and 2,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.16, 10,505.88 and 2,073.84 is: 3,110.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.16 : 10,505.88 = 2,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.16/10,505.88 = 2,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.16x = 10,505.88 × 2,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.16x = 21,787,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787,514.18/7,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.65

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