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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.41, 10,503.47 and 2,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.41, 10,503.47 and 2,072.32 is: 3,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.41 : 10,503.47 = 2,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.41/10,503.47 = 2,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.41x = 10,503.47 × 2,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.41x = 21,766,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766,529.87/7,004.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,107.55

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