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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.26, 10,507.92 and 2,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.26, 10,507.92 and 2,074.28 is: 3,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.26 : 10,507.92 = 2,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.26/10,507.92 = 2,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.26x = 10,507.92 × 2,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.26x = 21,796,382.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796,382.64/7,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.88

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