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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.70, 10,508.58 and 2,074.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.70, 10,508.58 and 2,074.72 is: 3,112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.70 : 10,508.58 = 2,074.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.70/10,508.58 = 2,074.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.70x = 10,508.58 × 2,074.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.70x = 21,802,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802,361.10/7,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.54

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