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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.66, 10,503.34 and 2,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.66, 10,503.34 and 2,073.62 is: 3,109.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.66 : 10,503.34 = 2,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.66/10,503.34 = 2,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.66x = 10,503.34 × 2,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.66x = 21,779,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,779,956.97/7,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.35

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