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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.18, 10,503.06 and 2,072.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.18, 10,503.06 and 2,072.06 is: 3,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.18 : 10,503.06 = 2,072.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.18/10,503.06 = 2,072.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.18x = 10,503.06 × 2,072.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.18x = 21,762,970.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762,970.50/7,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.14

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