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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.48, 10,508.67 and 2,074.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.48, 10,508.67 and 2,074.01 is: 3,111.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.48 : 10,508.67 = 2,074.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.48/10,508.67 = 2,074.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.48x = 10,508.67 × 2,074.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.48x = 21,795,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,034.12/7,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.59

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